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 | Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The ovoid-conical to pear-shaped pseudobulbs bear 1 to 3 leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers are fragrant and are borne on a long, arching raceme. The flower has yellow sepals and petals with brown tips halfway the length of the sepals and petals. The flower lip is white with a ruffled yellow margin and brown striations along the length of the lip. The laterals sides of the lip are white with a yellow margin. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in open forests on trees at an altitude of up to 1000m. |
| Cultivation | It is best planted in well-draining media in clay or plastic pots in a warm area. Water thoroughly when the plant is undergoing active growth. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31749 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6148 |
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