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Trichoglottis orchidea (J.Koenig) Garay
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Trichoglottis cirrhifera Teijsm. & Binn. |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Java. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an epiphytic orchid, can grow up to 1.5m in length. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are basally clasping, imbricating and ovate in shape. |
| Stems | The stems are long and slender. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on axillary, single-flowered inflorescences which are located at the leaf axils. The flower has yellow sepals and petals with maroon blotches. The flower lip is light yellow to white. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31734 |
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| Species ID | 6133 |
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