Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Musoid Heliconia to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves mid green above, mid rib tinged with maroon. Under surface of leaves dark red - maroon, mid rib green. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence erect, with 5-6 distichous bracts, rachis yellow. Bracts red on cheek and on distal portion of keel, base of bracts and proximal portion of lip yellow, green on distal portion of the lip. Sepals of flowers white proximally, green on distal portion, tipped with white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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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, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Green - Light Green, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31453 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5850 |
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