Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are flattened and arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves turn reddish when exposed to strong sunlight. |
| Flowers | The flowers are located along the upper part of the stem. The flower sepals and petals are white with pink blotches. The flower lip is white with pink streaks and a yellow callus. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on trees near streams and rivers in the lowlands. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32047 |
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| Species ID | 6452 |
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