Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Philippines, Sulawesi, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte with a sympodial growth form and can grow up to 15cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | The flowers are held on single-flowered inflorescences and measure between 45 - 85mm long. The sepals are much larger than the petals and are purple-red on the outer surface. The dorsal sepal has transulcent 'windows'. The petals are small and ovate, tapering off into setiform tips. Flower colour varies within the species. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32075 |
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| Species ID | 6480 |
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