Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Umbrella |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Central and Eastern Thailand, Laos |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tuberous herb with single leaf 1.2-2m in height |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Single leaf to 2m in height; petioles rough to the touch, color highly variable. Base color of petiole may be completely greenish black, dark green, mid brown, or variously mottled with cream or dull greyish-white blotches. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 15cm in height; spathe color variable, pinkish red, dull brown, brownish red, light brown or dull green, often with scattered small white specks on the outer surface Spadix white, or tinged red. |
| Fruit | Berries ripen orange- orange red |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Tubers discoid |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Contact Allergy |
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, [Remarks] (Withold water during dormancy period) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects, Nematodes |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Transplanting Tolerance Remarks | Do not transplant or disturb plant when it is in growing stage. Transplanting should be done once the plant becomes dormant |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Drought / Semi-Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Cream / Off-White, Green - Light Green, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
| Flowering Period Remarks | Usually flowers after emergence from dormancy |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32436 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6848 |
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