Si Kupu-Kupu Rawa Orchid

Papilionanthe hookeriana Rchb.f. (1915) is one type of orchid species proud of Indonesia because the interest rates that captivate. Even orchid is the symbol of Singapore Papilionanthe 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 botanical gurubesar on 18-century to that served as the director of the City Kew, England.

Anggrek include marsh orchids usually grow in the marshy area. When seen from the figure perawakannya, it is very similar to close relatives, namely Papilionanthe teres, seringkalo so that people can not distinguish the two types of orchids only see this if only from the trees. Original habitat in this plant can reach 2.5 m. high Stem-rounded astigmatism, beruas-segment and a closed thin seludang. Diamater stem between 0,5-1,2 cm. Also leaf-shaped astigmatism with the end of the taper and berposisi portrait. Surface smooth stem and leaf green. Radical appears in the book along the stem. Nature is what makes it this easy to dikembangbiakan techniques through stek stem. Because of the stem and leaves that resemble pinsil astigmatism, it is often also referred to as the orchids pinsil. However, when viewed from the side botanisnya ... it is a form of adaptation to the light intensity of the sun, because the form of stem and leaf astigmatism and vertical position leaves the field will reduce the evaporation (transpirasi) excessive water. Therefore, this plant is very adaptive in low from the 0-700 m dpl outdor as well as plant resistance to the direct sun exposure, with the media perakarannya quite humid. Including the large size of the interest rates, berdiameter 5-6 cm. The flower bunches are arranged in 15-25 cm long and emerged from the armpit leaves. Each cluster can bring 2-15 bud at a time with a pattern that does not bloom in unison. From observations made, each bud has a flower bloom period between 20-22 days. Flowers mauve colored base to purple keputihan. Anggrek which often also dijuluki as swamp 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, so it has the potential to be a parent silangan.