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 | South-Central and South-East China, Assam (India), Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A sympodial epiphyte, it has a pendulous growth form and grow between 30 to 40 cm long. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The stems are pendulous and cylindrical, measuring between 30 to 40 cm long. |
| Flowers | The flowers are held on old leafless stems, on 1 to 2 flowered inflorescences. The flowers have purple sepals and petals with conspicuous venation. The flower lip has a deep purple spot surrounded by a wide white margin. The flower lip surrounds the column on both sides and is trumpet-shaped. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32150 |
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| Species ID | 6556 |
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