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Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Common Name: | Deer Antlered Phalaenopsis |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Nicobar Island, Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Philippines, Sumatera and Bangladesh. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Riverine) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Presumed Nationally Extinct (NEx)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A large, robust orchid. |
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| Foliage | The simple leaves are oblong-lanceolate to obtuse in shape. |
| Stems | The short stem is covered by imbricating leaf bases. |
| Flowers | The flower inflorescence has a flattened rachis and produces long-lasting flowers over a period of time. Each rachis has 7 - 12 flowers which are arranged in two rows, fragrant and long lasting. There are several colour forms that occur in nature. They range from dark cinnamon-red (either banded or blotched), to yellow and pale green. |
| Habitat | It can be found in bright areas in riverine and swamp forests from sea level to an altitude of 500m. |
| Etymology | The genus Phalaenopsis means moth-like, which refers to the flower form. The specific epithet cornu-cervi means shaped like a deer's horn, cornu-cerva. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 31598 |
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| Species ID | 5997 |
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