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Zingiber collinsii Mood & Theilade
| Family Name: | Zingiberaceae |
| Common Name: | Silver Streak Ginger |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Vietnam |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 1.2m tall |
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| Foliage | Leafy shoots 1- 1.2m in length, leaflets dark green, with silver stripes. Undersurface of leaves pale greyish green or with a purplish tinge. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 15 cm in length, red, spindle shaped. Flowers cream to pale yellow; lip with purple markings. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full 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 | Storage Organ (Rhizome), Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, Patterned |
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| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Purple |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 31291 |
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| Species ID | 5688 |
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