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Vanda miniata (Lindl.) L.M.Gardiner
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ascocentrum miniatum (Lindl.) Schltr., Gastrochilus miniatus (Lindl.) Kuntze |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monopodial epiphyte, it can grow between 6 to 15cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are linear, thick and fleshy and are arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves measure 8 to 12cm long and 1.5 to 2cm wide. |
| Flowers | The flowers are arranged on erect racemes and measure about 1.2cm long. The flower sepals, petals and lip is yellow to orange-red in colour. The prominent part of the flowers is the long spur which measures about 0.8cm long. The flower lip is tri-lobed, with small, erect and triangular side lobes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 32058 |
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| Species ID | 6463 |
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