Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Ecuador and Peru. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A lihophytic or terrestrial herb. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are arranged alternately, narrowly elliptic and are up to 7cm long and glabrous. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on an erect, terminal 1 to 4 flowered inflorescence and are produced in succession. The flower is orange-red in colour and can grow up to 6cm wide. The sepals and petals are sparsely pubescent. The ovoid flower lip is inflated and has translucent segments on each side. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing at altitudes of 1100 to 1500m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown in areas with high humidity with growing medium that is moisture-retaining such as sphagnum moss. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
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, Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
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Others
| Master ID | 31929 |
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| Species ID | 6331 |
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