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 | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Highland / Montane |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a sympodial growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudo-bulbs are slender and branching and are erect. The young pseudo-bulbs bear linear-lanceolate leaves. |
| Flowers | The flowers measure about are borne on the leafless pseudo-bulbs on short, axillary racemes. The sepals and petals are yellow. The flower lip is yellow and folds up at the apex near the anther and the side of the column, giving the flower a 'closed' look. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on trees in montane forests at altitudes above 2000m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32056 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6461 |
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