Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump forming herb to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves mid - dark green, to 1m in length by 15cm wide. |
| Flowers | Flowers large; sepals dark maroon - purple, to 15cm in length. Lateral petals reflexed, pale cream - pale greenish white, with a purplish tinge towards the tip. Lip purple from base to area below the stigma; white in the much widened area of the lip that is beyond the stigma, with irregular grooves on upper surface. Flowers reputedly smell like a mix of 'dung and insects' and attract beetles as pollinators. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Ant, Beetle, Fly, Thrip, Wasp)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Red, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31309 |
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| Species ID | 5706 |
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