Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial or lithophytic herb, it has an erect growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are alternately arranged and are linear with a rounded, unequal bilobed apex. The leaves can grow up to 35 cm long and 1.8 to 3 cm wide. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a single-flowered inflorescence and measure up to 6.5 cm wide. The lateral petals are yellow, the base of the petals are covered with hairs and maroon blotches. The lateral sepals are yellow-green in colour. The dorsal sepal is yellow-green with a wide white margin and maroon blotches spreading outwards from the base of the sepal. The flower lip is yellow. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hanging Basket |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Gloss / Shiny, Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32200 |
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| Species ID | 6606 |
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