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 | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| 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 lanceolate in shape and are arranged alternately along the stem. |
| Stems | The canes branch occasionally, are club-shaped and grow up to 50cm long. |
| Flowers | The flowers are arranged on short axillary racemes located on the canes. The flower sepals and petals are yellow with red-brown stripes on both outer and inner surfaces, the outer surfaces only or yellow without any stripes. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under partial sun, mounted on tree bark or in hanging perforated containers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
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) | Red, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32053 |
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| Species ID | 6458 |
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