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Cymbidium atropurpureum (Lindl.) Rolfe
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Cymbidium finlaysonianum var. atropurpureum, Cymbidium pendulum var. atropurpureum |
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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 | Hainan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaya, Sumatra, Java, Philippines. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid with ovoid-shaped pseudobulb. |
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| Foliage | 7 - 9 leathery leaves, measuring 50 - 90 cm long and 1.5 - 4 cm wide. Leaf blade unequally bilobed, and has obtuse tip. |
| Stems | Pseudobulb stem. |
| Flowers | Pendulous inflorescence of about 28 - 75 cm long, with 10 - 33 flowers. Flower is coconut-scented, measuring 3.5 - 4.5 cm in diameter, purplish narrowly elliptic petals and deep maroon to dull yellow-green sepals, white lip that turns yellow when aging. |
| Habitat | Found on the forks of the forest trees and occasionally on the rocks, as well as in evergreen and riverine forests, at an altitude up to 1200 m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers), Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
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Others
| Master ID | 32676 |
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| Species ID | 7088 |
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