Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Africa |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A robust terrestrial orchid growing in sandy soil. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Stiff, succulent gray-green leaves which are linear to elliptic shape with finely serrated margins. |
| Flowers | Fleshy inflorescence consisting of 20 - 300 musky scented flowers of about 3 cm in size. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
|---|---|
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32437 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6849 |
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