Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Climber |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A monotypic orchid. |
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Stems | The single stem has indefinite growth. |
Flowers | The flowers are sweetly scented and have strong dark brown tessellations on the petals and sepals except for the lip which is mauve in colour. |
Etymology | The orchid is a hybrid between Papilionanda Tan Chay Yan and Vanda tessellata. It was registered by Gem Nursery in 1963. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: Still a popular garden plant, the flowers of this hybrid represents the breakthrough in Vanda breeding where the petals and sepals are covered in strong tessellations. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Foliar Margin | Entire |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31448 |
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Species ID | 5845 |
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