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Spathoglottis unguiculata
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Spathoglottis breviscapa, Spathoglottis schinziana, Mokara unguiculatum |
| Common Name: | Clawed Spathoglottis |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A medium to large sized terrestrial orchid. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are very long and have plicate structure. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence type, purplish flowers and has grape-like scent. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 1178 |
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| Species ID | 2471 |
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