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Heliconia marginata 'Lutea'
| Family Name: | Heliconiaceae |
| Common Name: | Yellow Pendent Heliconia, 蝎尾蕉 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a big herbaceous plant grows 2-3 m tall. |
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| Trunk | Its 'trunk' is herbaceous, which is a pseudostem made from tightly packed leaf sheaths. |
| Foliage | Its leaves are large and paddle-shaped. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence are long and pendulant. The bracts, flowers and rachis are all golden yellow. The distal end of the bract is green. |
| Cultivation | It can grow under full sun and partly shaded areas. Keep the soil moistened. Occasional misting is necessary to maintain high humidity around the plant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Focal Plant |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Flowers) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 33727 |
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| Species ID | 8141 |
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