Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
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Comments |
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 | West Tropical Africa to South-West Kenya. |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a creeping growth form. |
Foliage | The leaves are borne on the pseudobulbs in pairs and are elliptic-oblanceolate in shape. |
Stems | The stem is a creeping rhizome about 2 to 3mm in diameter. The pseudobulbs are ovoid to ovoid-conical in shape and are angled. |
Flowers | The small flowers are arranged in two rows on a flattened rachis and have reddish-purple sepals and petals. The dorsal sepal is yellow and oblong-spathulate. The flower lip is recurved and fleshy. |
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, Stem Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Yellow / Golden |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 32055 |
Species ID | 6460 |
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