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Heliconia 'Golden Torch Sunshine'

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Landscaping Features

Landscaping It is suitable for growing along streetscapes, parks and gardens for its bright orange-yellow flowers.
Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border
Thematic Landscaping Golden Garden

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna Bird-Attracting
Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna) (Vertebrates (Bird))

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow
Propagation Method Division

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Rosulate / Rosette
Foliar Attachment to Stem Petiolate
Foliar Shape(s) Non-Palm Foliage
Foliar Margin Entire

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower & Plant Sexuality Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s) Orange, Yellow / Golden
Flower Location Terminal

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Master ID 31644
Species ID 6043
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Species record last updated on: 04 August 2022.
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