Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo and the Philippines. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Coastal Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Endangered (EN)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial, epiphytic orchid with an upright growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The leaves which can grow up to 80cm long and 4cm wide are strap-shaped and leathery, emerging erect but later arching as it lengthens. The leaf tip is unequally bilobed. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a pendulous inflorescence up to 50 - 100cm long and are well spaced out. The flowers grow about 5cm in diameter. The sepals and petals are yellow with or without red streaks running along the middle. The flower lip is three-lobed, the lateral lobes is triangular and acute in shape. The middle lobe is recurved and white with red markings. The flower columnn is dark red and curved. |
| Habitat | Widespread species that grows on large trees or rocks in well-lit and open areas, and can be found inland forest, coastal forest/cliff. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30647 |
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| Species ID | 4956 |
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