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 | Southwest Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Island, Trinidad-Tobago, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá and Guyana. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small, sympodial orchid. It has a clumping growth form. |
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| Foliage | The leaves originate from the cylindrical to ovoid pseudobulbs and each leaf is subtended by a large basal bract. The leaf is leathery and simple. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a short raceme. Each raceme bears 3 to 10 flowers. Each flower has cream coloured petals and sepals. The flower lip is cream with purple stripes running down the length of the lip. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under light shade and should be watered regularly when in active growth. It is best mounted on fern or tree bark or grown in very free draining medium. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Purple |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31595 |
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| Species ID | 5994 |
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