Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial, Aquatic |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small rheophytic herb, usually to 10-12 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves elliptic or somewhat ovate, leaf blades 3-12cm long by 2-3.5cm wide, base color mid - dark green, with scattered lime green markings. Petioles reddish purple - very dark purple |
| Habitat | Along streams in lowland forests, often as a rheophyte, growing on mudbanks, on rocks in streams or on the sides of waterfalls. |
| Cultivation | This species is cultivated by aquarium plant enthusiasts and is often grown emersed. It requires an environment with high humidity to do well. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Terrarium, Aquarium / Aquascape |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31947 |
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| Species ID | 6349 |
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