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 | Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, the Moluccas Islands and the Andaman Islands. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, ir has a creeping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are oblong and bilobed with obtuse leaf tips. The leaves are borne on pseudobulbs which are unevenly five-angled and are obliquely ovoid. |
| Flowers | The flower inflorescence originates from the base of the pseudobulbs. Each inflorescence can bear 11 to 13 flowers. The dorsal sepal is ovate-triangular in shape and is ciliate. lateral sepals are lanceolate in shape and are red in colour. The petals are lanceolate and ciliate. The flower lip is recurved and fleshy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31800 |
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| Species ID | 6200 |
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