Name
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 | Borneo and Lesser Sunda Islands. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic, monopodial orchid, it can grow up to 50cm in length. |
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| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a short flower inflorescence that bears up to 4 to 5 flowers. The flowers have cream to yellow sepals and petals and are highly fragrant. The flower lip has a deep yellow mid-lobe, the 2 side-lobes are cream coloured. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under 70% shade, in free draining media in clay pots or mounted on fern bark or hung. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31752 |
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| Species ID | 6151 |
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