Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Ecuador |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an epiphytic herb. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are erect, arranged in a rosette form. Leaf blades are dark-green, elliptic to oblong-elliptic, with bullate surfaces. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is a white spadix, turning rose with age. The spathe is green to pale green. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Pale green |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30932 |
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| Species ID | 5316 |
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