Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South-West China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and South-East Burma. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monopodial lithophyte or terrestrial, it has a clumping growth form. It can measure up to 15 cm tall when in flower. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are leathery and dark green with light green tessellations with an entire leaf margin. The underside of the leaf is purple or densely covered with purple specks. The leaves measure about 7 to 21 cm long and 3.5 to 5.5 cm wide. |
| Flowers | The flowers measure between 5 to 7 cm wide and are borne on a terminal, 1 to 2-flowered, pubescent inflorescence. The flowers are pubescent and consist of yellow sepals and petals with small purple spots. The flower lip is yellow and covered with small purple spots. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on limestone hills from 90 to 1000m in altitude. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under 70% shade, in free draining growing media. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Focal Plant, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32137 |
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| Species ID | 6543 |
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