Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large epiphytic orchid, it has a climbing habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are leathery, cup-shaped and can grow approximately up to 50cm in length. The leaves are each borne on a a stout, square pseudobulb which are positioned along the stem at 15 to 20cm intervals and shaped such as to catch falling detritus as a source of nutrients. |
| Stems | The stem is a creeping rhizome which is stout and covered with bristles. |
| Flowers | The flowers are are on a dense, cylindrical to ball-shaped inflorescence. The flowers have light pink sepals and petals with dark pink flecks and measures 15 to 18mm in width and emitting a pungent smell. |
| Habitat | It is found growing on large trees in swamp and lowland forests at altitudes of 0 to 600m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under 70% shade and requires a large space for growth. It is best grown mounted on a length of log or tree bark. The plant is unlikely to flower unless large and well-established. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Pungent Scent - Flowers |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Patterned |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31735 |
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| Species ID | 6134 |
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