Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub 1.5 to 2 m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves leathery, elliptic - ovate, 20-30cm long by 5-10cm wide, dark green above; veins light green, sunken. Undersurface of leaves light green, veins raised. Young leaves dark red- reddish brown. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 30-40cm in length, rachis dull olive green - dull pale green with faint reddish brown spots, sometimes completely pinkish red- rose red towards to apical part of the inflorescence. Side branches of inflorescence of same color as main rachis, or white tinged with pink, often with rose colored markings at internodes. Flowers large, to 5cm across. Petals 5, white, occasionally tinged with pink, with a rose colored ring forming an 'eye' at the centre of the flower. Short stamens 5, anthers recurved,, bluish violet; longer stamens 5, white tinged with pink. Receptacle pale pink, or white tinged with rose-pink. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Moonlight Garden, Bird & Wildlife Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Purple, Red |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31889 |
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| Species ID | 6290 |
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