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Spathoglottis gracilis
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Common Name: | Yellow Ground Orchid, Slender Spathoglottis |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Mountain) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small to medium herbaceous plant with ovoid-shaped pseudobulbs, covered by sheath. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are linear to lanceolate, acuminate and has long petiole. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence, measuring 30 to 55 cm long, yellow flowers. |
| Habitat | Found on hill and lower montane forests, among rocks and under bamboo. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
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Others
| Master ID | 1173 |
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| Species ID | 2466 |
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