Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Hainan (China), Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. |
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| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Presumed Nationally Extinct (NEx)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has an erect growth form. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are imbricating and arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves measure between 20 to 40 cm long and have an obtuse and unequally bilobed apex. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on densely flowered, arching inflorescences. The flowers are fragrant and come in varying colours ranging from white to purple or white with purple spots. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing on trees up to 1000 m in altitude. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Focal Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White, Patterned |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32168 |
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| Species ID | 6574 |
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