Bukitang
Taeniophyllum palawense
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Guam, Palau
Rudolf Schlechter (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Taeniophyllum
- Species:
- Taeniophyllum palawense
- USDA Symbol:
- TAPA16
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- epiphytic, attaches to tree bark
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- grows on trees in humid forests