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 | Maluku and Papua New Guinea. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a sympodial growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudo-bulbs are slender and branching and are erect. The young pseudo-bulbs bear linear-lanceolate leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers measure about 1.9cm long and are borne on the leafless pseudo-bulbs on short, axillary racemes. The sepals and petals are bright orange with a yellow margin along the outer edges. The flower lip is bring orange and folds up at the apex near the anther and the side of the column, giving the flower a 'closed' look. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on trees in montane forests at altitudes above 2000m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31916 |
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| Species ID | 6318 |
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