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 |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | West Africa and West-Central Africa. |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a creeping growth form. |
Foliage | The pseudobulbs are flattened, smooth and orbicular in shape. Each pseudobulbs carries a ovate-lanceolate leaf. |
Flowers | The flowers are borne on an inflorescence arising from the base of the pseudobulb. The flowers consist of triangular sepals with a tapering apex. The sepals have a light green outer surface and a maroon inner surface. The petals are small and white with a maroon, tapered apex. The flower lip is yellow-green and covered with red specks. The front of the lip is densely covered with long red-brown hairs. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 32155 |
Species ID | 6561 |
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