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 | West Tropical Africa to South-West Kenya. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (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 | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32055 |
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| Species ID | 6460 |
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