Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Endemic to the Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sprawling shrub to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves opposite, sessile (without a leaf stalk), thick coriaceous (papery) to the touch, elliptic to oblong, 20-30cm long by 10-12cm wide. Veins on upper surface of leaf sunken, very pale green/ greenish-white, veins raised on under surface. |
| Stems | Branches quadrangular, winged. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence a long, compact panicle to 30cm in length; bracts and flowers crowded at distal end. Bracts elliptic to ovate, to 4cm long by 2.5cm wide, bright crimson. Flowers bright crimson, to 1.5cm wide, filament of stamens yellow, anthers pale blue-lavender, |
| Habitat | In lowland forests, 350-500m, usually found along forested rivers and streams |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Swimming Poolside, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
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 |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Papery, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Red, Blue |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31896 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6297 |
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