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Cleisostoma racemiferum (Lindley) Garay
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aerides racemiferum Wll. ex Hook, Cleisostoma chrysomelas (Rchb.f.) Garay, Sarcanthus lorifolius Parish ex Hook. f. |
| Common Name: | 大叶隔距兰 |
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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 | Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an epiphytic monopodial orchid. And has an erect or pendulous growth form. |
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| Foliage | The large leaves are tough and leathery, reaching 3 to 5cm in width and may reach 36cm in length. |
| Flowers | The small flowers are borne on an axillary, branched inflorescence and measure about 6 to 8mm in width. The petals and sepals are yellow with two maroon bands running along the length. |
| Habitat | It grows on trees in hills, montane, deciduoud and oak forest from altitudes of 800 to 2150m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under light shade in a very free draining and well aerated growing medium or mounted. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (It is ideally grown under 20 to 30% shade. ) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Tissue Culture |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | The flower petals and sepals are yellow with two maroon streaks running along the length of each petal and sepal. |
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Others
| Master ID | 31471 |
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| Species ID | 5868 |
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