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 | Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Papua New Guinea. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid, it has a pendulous and clumping growth form |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are deciduous are are oblong to elliptic in shape. |
| Stems | The stems are pendulous and are 40 to 60cm long and have many nodes, each covered with a sheath. The new stems are covered with leaves along its length. the stems loses its leaves when mature. |
| Flowers | The fragrant flowers grow on the mature, leafless stems in small clusters of 1 to 3 flowers. The flowers have purple sepals and petals while the flower lip purple with a deep purple throat, the lip margin is finely toothed. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown on a hanging piece of fern bark to accommodate its pendulous growth form. Water more thoroughly when the plant is experiencing active growth. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Focal Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flowering Period | Cool & Dry Period |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31750 |
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| Species ID | 6149 |
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