Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Taiwan (Formosa), Japan (Ryukyu Islands) |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Creeping herb with long rhizomatous stems that root at the nodes |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves light - mid green. Leaf blades ovate to broadly ovate, asymmetrical, 9-25cm long by 11-29cm wide. Upper surface with scattered short, bristle like hairs. Some specimens have white spotted leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowers white - pale pink. Male flowers with 4 tepals, female flowers with 5-6 (to 8) tepals |
| Habitat | In moist shaded areas in forests, 300-1,000 m asl |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Planting Remarks | Requires cooler growing temperatures; does best below 25'c |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32648 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7060 |
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