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Eulophia nuda Lindl.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eulophia spectabilis Suresh, Eulophia squalida Lindl. |
| Common Name: | Grass Orchid, 紫花美冠兰 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.7 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, South China, Tropical Asia, Western Pacific |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Coastal Forest, Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland, Disturbed Area / Open Ground), Shoreline (Sandy Beach) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial orchid, it can grow up to 30 to 65cm in height. |
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| Foliage | The pseudobulb grows beneath the ground and is subglobose in shape, bearing 2 to 3 oblong-lanceolate and plicate leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a racemose inflorescence which bears up to 15 flowers. The inflorescence originates from the base of the leaves. Flower colour is highly variable, from pink-purple to scarlet or yellow. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Papery, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous, Acaulescent |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground (Bulb) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Cream / Off-White, Green, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 703 |
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| Species ID | 1998 |
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