Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical America |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing up to 2.5m tall under cultivation. |
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Foliage | Its leaves are large and dark-green, resembling that of banana. |
Flowers | Its erect inflorescence is consisted of red bracts and yellow flowers. The bracts are spirally arranged along the red rachis. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31096 |
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Species ID | 5486 |
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