SW Malay Peninsula (Pahang), sometimes occurs in part of Perak state.

Several forms are sold in the aquarium trade differing in colour and serration of the leaf edge.

The inflorescence reaches about 10 inches (25 cm) with the spathe elongated into a purple-red, spirally-coiled blade.

The leaves are darker in shady conditions and it will grow in moderate light in the aquarium.

Doesn't seem to be fussy as to water conditions and is fine in normal tropical aquarium temperatures : 72–79F (22–26C).