Name
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Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
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Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Vietnam, Borneo and Maluku. |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a creeping growth form. |
Flowers | The flowers are held in umbels of 6 to 8 flowers. The flower have deep yellow sepals and maroon coloured petals. The flower lip is maroon, fleshy and recurved. The flowers measure about 4cm long. |
Cultivation | It is best grown under partial shade, on freely draining growing media in a humid area. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
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) | Yellow / Golden |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 32066 |
Species ID | 6471 |
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