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Paphiopedilum spicerianum (Rchb.f.) Pfitzer, Jahrb. Wiss.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Common Name: | 白旗兜兰 |
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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 | Bhutan to China. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial or lithophytic herb, it has a monopodial growth form. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are arranged alternately and are dull green in colour. |
| Flowers | The flower is borne on a long single-flowered inflorescence. The flower measures between 5 to 7.5 cm wide. The dorsal sepals is white, covered with hairs and curves forward with a dark red line running along the length of the sepal. The petals are green, narrowly oblong with an undulate margin and covered with a layer of hairs. The flower lip is helmet-shaped. |
| Habitat | It is found growing on rocky places such as cliffs or limestone crevices or on bushy slopes from 900 to 1400 m in altitude. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Red, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
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Others
| Master ID | 32103 |
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| Species ID | 6509 |
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