Back
Callostylis pulchella (Lindl.) S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eria pulchella Lindl. |
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 | Thailand, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Java, Sulawesi, Borneo, Sumatra. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a creeping growth form and can grow up to 20cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudobulbs are flattened and 6cm long by 2cm wide and are spread out from 6cm to 10cm. Each pseudobulb bears 2 to 4 closely spaced leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers measure about 3 cm across and are borne on a raceme which is located at the apex of the pseudobulb and is covered with dense white hairs. The flower sepals and petals are yellow and covered with short white hairs. The flower sepals are lanceolate in shape and measure 15mm long and 6 mm wide, the petals are slightly narrower and obtuse. The flower lip is yellow and slightly indented at the tip, the flower callus is brown. The flower column is curved and slender, measuring about 7mm long. |
| Habitat | It is found growing in coastal forests, mangroves and damp or inland lowland forests up to 1000m in altitude. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under partial shade, mounted on fern bark. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic 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 Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flower Texture(s) Remarks | The flower sepals and petals are covered with a layer of white hairs. |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31957 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6359 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |