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Pleiostachya pruinosa (W.Bull ex Regel) K.Schum.
Family Name: | Marantaceae |
Synonyms: | Ischnosiphon pruinosus (Regel) Petersen |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Herb 1-1.2m tall |
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Foliage | Leaves dull green above, reddish purple below. |
Stems | Stems cane like, pubescent. |
Associated Fauna | In its native range, this species is the foodplant of Cephaloleia fenestrata, a neotropical beetle species. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
Master ID | 30928 |
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Species ID | 5311 |
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