Papilionanthe hookeriana Rchb.f.

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Papilionanthe hookeriana Rchb.f. (1915) is one type of orchid species proud of Indonesia because the interest rates that captivate. Even the symbol of Singapore orchids Papilionan the namely Miss Joaquim is a descent from the cross between Papilionanthe hookeriana with Papilionanthe teres. Hookeriana name given as a tribute to Sir William Jackson Hooker, a botanicalu professor on 18-th century that served as the director of the City Kew, England.

Orchid include marsh orchids usually grow in the marshy area. When seen from the figure appearance, it is very similar to close relatives, namely Papilionanthe teres, always so that people can not distinguish the two types of orchids this if only to see the trees from the course. In the original habitat this plant can reach 2.5 m. high Stem-rounded astigmatism, segment and a closed thin seludang. Diamater stem between 0,5-1,2 cm. Astigmatism also leaf-shaped with the tip of the taper and place is portrait. Surface smooth stem and leaf green. Radical appears in the book along the stem.
Nature is what makes it this easy to developed techniques through stek stem. Because of the stem and leaves that resemble pinsil astigmatism, it is often also referred to as the orchid pinsil. However, when viewed from the side botanis ... it is a form of adaptation to light intensity of the sun, because the form of stem and leaf astigmatism and vertical position of the leaf area will reduce the evaporation excessive water. Therefore, this plant is very adaptive in low from the 0-700 m dpl and outdor as plants that hold direct sun exposure, with the media root quite humid. Including the large size of the interest rates, diameter 5-6 cm. The flower bunches are arranged in length and 15-25 cm from the axilla leaves appear. Each cluster can bring 2-15 bud at a time with a pattern that does not bloom simultaneously. From observations made, each has a flower bud bloom period between 20-22 days. Flowers mauve colored base to purple keputihan. Orchid which often also epithet as marsh orchid has a wide distribution in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Bangka.
Given the interest of beautiful, large, durable and is able to flower throughout the year, the orchid has the potential to be a parent to intergrate.