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Etlingera fimbriobracteata (K.Schum.) R.M.Sm.
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Amomum fimbriobracteatum K. Schum. |
| Common Name: | Layun |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large rhizomatous herb to 7m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves green , to 121 cm long and 18 cm wide. Upper surface glabrous, undersurface sometimes with short hairs. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence arising from rhizome , embedded in soil, with up to 90 flowers per head. Corolla yellow, anther crest yellow - orange |
| Fruit | Infructescence globular, to about 8 x 10cm with up to 65 fruits per head, borne at ground level. Fruits ripen reddish. |
| Habitat | In forests, often near streams and rivers |
| Associated Fauna | This species is pollinated by the Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra) in Borneo |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits, Edible Stems Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Fruits and young shoots eaten by indigenous peoples in Borneo Others: Indigenous peoples in various parts of Sabah use the leaf sheaths for making mats; leaves are also used to wrap rice. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Flowers) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Vertebrates (Bird)) |
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Red, Orange |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Weeks |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 31008 |
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| Species ID | 5395 |
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