Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia (Queensland) and Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A robust, sympodial orchid growing in large clumps. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The simple leaves are oblong, thin and are generally curved or twisted in shape. |
| Stems | The stems are slender, fusiform above a basal swelling. The older stems are leafless and covered with scarious leaf sheaths. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on upright racemes which are located on the upper section of the older, leafless stems. The petals and sepals are pale pink with green tips while the flower lip is dark green. The flowers are about 15 to 25mm in length. |
| Habitat | It is found in open forests close to rainforests or in swamp forests at low altitudes. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green, Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 31593 |
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| Species ID | 5992 |
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