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Cymbidium bicolor (Lindl.) Du Puy & P.J.Cribb subsp. pubescens (Lindl.) Du Puy & P.J.Cribb
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andaman Islands, Nicobar Islands, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Coastal Forest), Shoreline (Mangrove Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Long, leathery leaves, up to 45 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. |
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| Flowers | Its hanging inflorescence is not more than 25 cm long, and has a few flowers. The flower is dark purple-brown with cream-yellow margins, and measures 2.5 - 3 cm in diameter. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Brown, Yellow / Golden, Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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References
| References | <1> T.W., Yam. (2015). Native orchids of Singapore - diversity, identification and conservation. National Parks Board, p.46. |
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Others
| Master ID | 30645 |
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| Species ID | 4954 |
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