Name
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 | Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines and Sulawesi. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial orchid that forms large clumps, it can grow up to 60cm in length. |
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| Foliage | Green, pleated leaves are oval-shaped with smooth leaf edges and are arranged in pairs on each pseudobulb. The pseudobulb is narrowly conical and ribbed. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on long a pendulous inflorescence and open simultaneously. The flowers with yellow sepals and petals have a slight lemon-scent. The plant can flower all year round under cultivation. Flowers tend to close partially at night and re-open fully in the morning. |
| Habitat | It is found growing from sea level to 1500m in altitude on tree trunks and branches near a water source e.g. rivers in freshwater and peat swamp or hill and riverine forests. |
| Cultivation | This species requires well-draining potting mix, preferably containing humus and watered regularly and allowed to dry between watering sessions. It grows well when generously fed with an organic fertilizer. This species is sensitive to re-potting, so carefully re-pot only when truly necessary. It is ideal for hanging baskets to display its long, hanging flower stalks. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Focal Plant, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
References
| References | Teoh Eng Soon. 1995. Orchids of Asia. Singapore: Times Book International. |
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Others
| Master ID | 30701 |
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| Species ID | 5013 |
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