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Ctenanthe oppenheimiana (E.Morren) K.Schum.
Family Name: | Marantaceae |
Synonyms: | Calathea oppenheimiana |
Common Name: | Giant Bamburanta, Never Never Plant |
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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 | Brazil |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A herbaceous plant that can reach 0.5m – 1m tall. |
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Foliage | Leaves are lance shaped (30 cm long, 10 cm wide), glabrous and arranged in alternate manner. Upper surface is green with sliver marking while the underside is dark red. |
Flowers | Flowers are white and insignificant. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Silver / Grey |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
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Others
Master ID | 31645 |
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Species ID | 6044 |
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