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 | Australia (Queensland) and Papua New Guinea. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The stems are cylindrical, bearing 3 to 5 leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on racemes which can bear up to 20 flowers. The flowers have purple sepals and petals. The flower lip is a darker shade of purple. The petals overlap the sepals. |
| Habitat | It is found growing at altitudes of 0 to 400m on trees and rocks in a range of habitats such as coastal scrub and monsoon thickets. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
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) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31967 |
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| Species ID | 6369 |
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