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 | India (Assam), Bangladesh, East Himalaya, South-Central to South-East China, Hainan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a pendulous and clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are oblong to narrowly elliptic. with clasping sheaths at the base. |
| Stems | The cylindrical stems are un-branched and pendulous, growing between 50 to 100cm long. |
| Flowers | The flowers are held on axillary racemes located on the upper part of the leafy or deciduous stems. The flowers consist of pink to purple sepals and petals. The flower lip is white, the inner surface is densely hairy. The anther cap is dark purple and covered with a dense layer of hairs. |
| Habitat | It is found growing on trees in mountain forests at altitudes of 700 to 1000m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32077 |
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| Species ID | 6482 |
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