Spathoglottis plicata, commonly known as the Philippine ground orchid, or great purple orchid is an evergreen terrestrial herb that forms clumps of tall, pink to purple flowers. It is found from tropical and subtropical Asia to Australia and the western Pacific
Use in horticulture
Spathoglottis plicata and its varieties have been cultivated and selected. The typical one has bright purple flowers. Some of them have lavender or pale mauve flowers. The rare pure white form is called 'Penang Putih'. Due to its hardiness and rapid growth, Spathoglottis plicata is cultivated and used in hybridization with other mountain Spathoglottis that are difficult to grow in the lowlands to produce more attractive varieties.
besides that this plant is widely used for ornamental plants, planted in the yard or planted in pots
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