Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
|---|
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has an erect and monopodial growth form. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Large, star-shaped flowers are composed of bright yellow tepals (6 cm tall, 5.5 cm wide). The blooms darken as they mature. The inflorescence (up to 0.6 m tall) is composed of 10-15 flowers arranged in a raceme (stalked flowers arranged along 1 main axis). |
| Etymology | Hybrid orchid formed by crossing Arachnis hookerana with Ascocenda Madame Kenny. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 30979 |
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| Species ID | 5366 |
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