Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender banana to 2m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are large, broadly-lanceolate, solid green. |
| Stems | The stem is a pseudostem, formed by tightly packed leaf sheathes. |
| Flowers | The small green flowers are enclosed in ovate bracts. The bracts are white, with rosy-purple to pale-purple hues and green tips. |
| Fruit | Fruits are angled, pale greenish-white to greenish-yellow, measuring about 6 cm long. |
| Cultivation | Plants do well in full sun or in a sheltered location with consist moist but well-drained, fertile soils. Propagation can be done by dividing suckers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Powdery / Waxy Bloom |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31093 |
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| Species ID | 5483 |
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