Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Singapore, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Extinct (EX)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Terrestrial herb to 30cm tall; in shaded and wet areas near streams. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fronds bright green , pinnate, to 1m in length. Pinnae 3 to 4 pairs, the lowest with a basiscopic lobe. |
| Reproductive Parts - non-flowering plant | Sori rusty brown, on ends of free veinlets on undersurface of fertile fronds. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers areas with high humidity) |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Propagation Method | Spore, Aerial Plantlet |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31086 |
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| Species ID | 5475 |
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