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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with underground tuber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its leaves have interesting pink margins on upper surface; underside is purplish-red. New emerging leaves are deep purple red, changing to dark green when mature. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence are borne in short stalks, with creamy-white spathe and long yellowish spadix. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Others
| Master ID | 32544 |
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| Species ID | 6956 |
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