Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 1m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves mid - dark green, lanceolate, to 30cm in length, mid rib light green. Petioles to 60cm long. |
| Flowers | Sepals to 8cm in length, to 8cm long by 1 cm wide, dark purple - dull olive green with dull red or purple flush. Lateral petals white, to 2cm long by 0.2cm wide, apex or tips curled backwards. Basal part of lip dull pinkish purple or purple, narrow, widening into a suborbicular (almost round) white blade just beyond the laciniate stigma. Mid vein on the blade of lip as a raised ridge. |
| Habitat | Lowland forests |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Carrion Insects (Carrion Fly, Carrion Beetle)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Pink, Purple, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31402 |
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| Species ID | 5799 |
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