Name
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 | Borneo |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large, epiphytic and monopodial orchid. It has a downward hanging stem which can grow up to 75cm in length. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are simple, and leathery and are unequally bilobed at the leaf apex. |
| Flowers | The flower inflorescence is pendulous and can reach 300cm in length but usually grows up to 150cm in length. The basal flowers have overlapping yellow petals and sepals with small maroon spots and are about 6cm in width whereas the other flowers along the inflorescence have separate sepals and petals with undulating margins which are yellow with maroon blotches and are slightly wider. |
| Habitat | It is found in rainforests and riverine forest at altitudes of 0 to 1300m, on tree branches in deep ditches or hanging over water. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under partial shade in areas with high humidity, it is hard to grow under cultivation. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Maintenance Requirements | High |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Tissue Culture |
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Others
| Master ID | 31577 |
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| Species ID | 5976 |
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