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Dendrochilum latifolium (Schltr.) H.A.Pedersen var. macranthum
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Dendrochilum cagayanense Ames, Dendrochilum grandiflorum Schltr., Dendrochilum macranthum Schltr., Dendrochilum serratum L.O.Williams |
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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 | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid, it can grow up to 60cm in height. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The singular leaves are borne on crowded ovoid to oblong pseudobulbs. |
| Flowers | The flowers which measure about 11 to 15mm wide are borne on a many flowered, arching inflorescence. The inflorescence orginates from a young shoot. The flower sepals and petals are brown with a yellow base while the flower lip is orange. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in forests on trees from 300 to 2250m in altitude. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Focal Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| 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 Symmetry | Bilateral |
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Others
| Master ID | 31837 |
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| Species ID | 6237 |
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