Strelitzia juncea: Crane Flower

Strelitzia juncea [Rush-leaved Strelitzia or Narrow-leaved Bird of Paradise] is a monocotyledonous flowering plant that is indigenous to South Africa. This drought resistant Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie and just north of Port Elizabeth. It is threatened in part by illegal removal for horticultural purposes. This species is thought to be one of the most frost resistant of the Strelitzia genus.

Other common names include Strelitzia, Bird of Paradise, or Crane Flower though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia.

Photo: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20126029

Source: Wikipedia

Cattleya maxima: Large flower Cattleya

Cattleya maxima [“Largest Cattleya”] is an orchid species of genus Cattleya originated from Venezuela to Peru. Cattleya maxima  sometimes referred to as the “peekaboo orchid” or Christmas flower.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20120629

Source: Wikipedia

Paphiopedilum hennisianum: Lady Slipper Orchid

Paphiopedilum hennisianum is a species of orchid endemic to central Philippines.

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Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum is a genus of the Lady slipper orchid subfamily Cypripedioideae of the flowering plant family Orchidaceae. The genus comprises some 80 accepted taxa including several natural hybrids. The genus is native to Indo-Malesia [South China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands] and India.

The species and their hybrids are extensively cultivated, and are known as either paphiopedilums, or by the abbreviation paphs in horticulture.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20120629

Source: Wikipedia

Paphiopedilum sanderianum: Lady Slipper Orchid

Paphiopedilum sanderianum is a rare species of orchid endemic to northwestern Borneo [Gunung Mulu].

 

^ Paphiopedilum ‘Lady Isabel’ x sanderianum

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Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum is a genus of the Lady slipper orchid subfamily Cypripedioideae of the flowering plant family Orchidaceae. The genus comprises some 80 accepted taxa including several natural hybrids. The genus is native to Indo-Malesia [South China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands] and India.

The species and their hybrids are extensively cultivated, and are known as either paphiopedilums, or by the abbreviation paphs in horticulture.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20120629

Source: Wikipedia

Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Burgundy’: Purple Shamrock

Shamrock leaf shape in a deep burgundy hue. A semi trailing form is wonderful for containers or a shady window box. Yellow flowers contrast strikingly well with the burgundy foliage.

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Oxalis

Oxalis is the largest genus [800] in the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae [approximately 900 known species]. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas; species diversity is particularly rich in tropical Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.

Many of the species are known as wood sorrels as they have an acidic taste reminiscent of the unrelated sorrel proper [Rumex acetosa]. Some species are called yellow sorrels or pink sorrels after the color of their flowers instead. Other species are colloquially known as false shamrocks, and some called sourgrasses.

Photo: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20126029

Source: Wikipedia

Phalaenopsis bellina: Moth Orchid

Phalaenopsis bellina is a species of orchid endemic to Borneo [Kalimantan].

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Phalaenopsis sp.: Moth orchids

The genus name Phalaenopsis is from two Greek words : “Phalaena” and “Opsis”, meaning “moth-likeness”.  This orchid genus consist of approximately 60 species.

Phalaenopsis are native to Southeast Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Northern Australia. Most Phalaenopsis are epiphytes, meaning they grow in trees, but a few are lithophytes, meaning they attach themselves to the surface of rocks.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20126029

Source: Wikipedia

Begonia grandis: Hardy Begonia

Begonia grandis [hardy begonia] is a plant in the begonia family, Begoniaceae. It is an herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on arching stems. The flowers are pink or white, borne in fall. As the common name “hardy begonia” implies, it is one of the hardiest species or cultivars of begonias.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20120629

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Laelia sp.: simply beautiful Orchid :-)

Laelia, abbreviated L. in the horticultural trade, is a small genus of 25 species from the orchid family [Orchidaceae].

Laelia species are found in the subtropical or temperate climate of Central America, but mostly in Mexico. Some Laelia sps like a high-elevation plant, preferring sunny, dry and cool conditions and some  grow in the rain forest with a warm, humid summer and a dry cool winter.

Laelia species readily form hybrids within the genus, and with other genera, including Cattleya, Brassavola, and Rhyncholaelia.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20121023

Source: Wikipedia

Paphiopedilum malipoense: Jade Slipper Orchid

Paphiopedilum malipoense, is a species of orchid commonly known as the Jade Slipper Orchid. This plant grows in intermediate to cool conditions. Its flowers have a raspberry fragrance.

Paphiopedilum malipoense is found in northern Vietnam and southern China at the elevation of 570 to 1600 meters. It is found growing on limestone cliffs with leaf litter. The area where this plant is found is subjected to heavy fog in the winter and rain in the early spring and summer.

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Paphiopedilum

Paphiopedilum is a genus of the Lady slipper orchid subfamily Cypripedioideae of the flowering plant family Orchidaceae. The genus comprises some 80 accepted taxa including several natural hybrids. The genus is native to Indo-Malesia [South China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands] and India.

The species and their hybrids are extensively cultivated, and are known as either paphiopedilums, or by the abbreviation paphs in horticulture.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20121023

Source: Wikipedia

Phalaenopsis stuartiana: Moth Orchid

Phalaenopsis stuartiana is a species of orchid endemic to the island of Mindanao, Philippines.

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Phalaenopsis sp.: Moth orchids

The genus name Phalaenopsis is from two Greek words : “Phalaena” and “Opsis”, meaning “moth-likeness”.  This orchid genus consist of approximately 60 species.

Phalaenopsis are native to Southeast Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Northern Australia. Most Phalaenopsis are epiphytes, meaning they grow in trees, but a few are lithophytes, meaning they attach themselves to the surface of rocks.

Photo: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 20121023

Source: Wikipedia