Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andaman Island, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaya and Sumatra. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A deciduous, terrestrial orchid, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are borne on pseudobulbs and are narrow. The pseudobulbs are stout and elliptical in shape, the leaves drop off at the start of the dry season. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on racemes which originate from the base of the pseudobulbs. The racemes can grow up to 40cm in length. The flowers have green sepals and petals and measure about 3cm wide. The flower lip is white with a green margin and green or brown veins. The lip margin is wavy. The flowers are formed during the dry season. |
| Habitat | It can be found in open grassland and scrubland in areas with a especially dry season. It tends to colonise disturbed soils. |
| Cultivation | It can be grown in full sun, in sandy soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Green, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | Hot & Dry Period |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31747 |
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| Species ID | 6146 |
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