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 | Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid, it has a pendulous growth form and its leaves can grow up to 30cm in length. |
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| Foliage | The dark green leaves are pendulous and are cylindrical in shape with a narrow channel on the upper leaf surface. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a raceme which can grow up to 35cm in length. The flowers have white sepals and petals. The flower lip is yellow with red striations and has a forked mid-lobe. The flowers are fragrant. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in swampy forests or as lithophytes on moss-covered rocks from sea level to an altitude of 1000m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown mounted on fern bark to accommodate its pendulous growth form. Alternatively, the plant can be grown out of a hole cut into the bottom of a perforated plastic pot to accommodate the leaves. It needs a well-draining growing medium. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (It is best grown under 70% shade. ) |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Plant Growth Rate Remarks | It has a slow growth rate. |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31751 |
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| Species ID | 6150 |
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