Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sulawesi |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monopodial epiphytic orchid, it usually grow up to 40 to 50cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are strap shaped, decurved and are arranged alternately along the stem. The apical leaf tip is unequally bilobed. |
| Flowers | The long-lasting flowers are held on a raceme and measure 4 to 5cm wide. The flower sepals and petals are yellow with brown blotches, the flower lip is yellow with light brown striations. The flowers are fragrant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32028 |
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| Species ID | 6431 |
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