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, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra, Sulawesi. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form and can grow up to 1.5m in length. In the wild, it rarely grows taller than 40cm. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | The flowers are solitary and are located in the leaf axils. The flowers are highly variable in colour and are usually 2 to 3cm wide. The white sepals and petals are recurved. The flower lip is dull green-yellow and has 3 brown lines running along the length of the mid-lobe of the lip. The mid-lobe is folded downwards along its midline. The side-lobes are also facing downwards. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (It is bes grown under light shade (70% light). ) |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32018 |
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| Species ID | 6420 |
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