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Neuwiedia veratrifolia Blume
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Neuwiedia amboinensis J.J.Sm., Neuwiedia calanthoides Ridl., Neuwiedia cucullata J.J.Sm., Neuwiedia lindleyi Rolfe |
| Common Name: | Common Neuwiedia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Java, Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Vanuatu |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial herb that can grow up to 20 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are alternately arranged, ovate-lanceolate and plicate. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a terminal raceme and can grow up to 40 cm tall, the scape and bracts are covered with hairs. The flowers are yellow and do not open fully, the sepals and petals are hairy on the outer surface, the flower lip is pale yellow and has a raised midrib on the upper surface. The flower has 1 stigma and 3 anthers. Unlike most orchids, plants of this genus Neuwiedia veratifolia have 3 fertile stamens instead of 1. |
| Fruit | The fruit is in the form of a 3-angled dry capsule, 1.2 cm long and 7 mm thick. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | It is suitable to be planted in the semi-shaded area for its ornamental plicate leaves and inflorescences of many yellow flowers. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant, Ornamental Foliage |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate, Ovate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
References
| References | T.W., Yam (2015). Native orchids of Singapore - diversity, identification and conservation. National Parks Board. p80. |
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Others
| Master ID | 974 |
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| Species ID | 2268 |
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