Dimorphorchis rossii

Found in Sabah on Mt. Kinabalu’s eastern slopes at 300–1200 meters, this large, hot to warm growing epiphyte has a Vanda-like appearance. It produces a long, pendant inflorescence up to 90 cm, emerging from leaf axils with few to several flowers. The plant has two flower forms on the same inflorescence: fragrant orange flowers on… Continue reading Dimorphorchis rossii

Dimorphorchis rohannii

This orchid, found in Borneo, closely resembles D. lowii but has narrower sepals and petals, more distinct blotches on the upper tepals, differently shaped lower side lobes of the lip, and an elongated, pointed lip apex.

Dimorphorchis lowii

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This large, hot to warm-growing epiphyte is found in Borneo, especially Sarawak, in hill and lower montane forests from sea level to 1800 meters. It grows on tall trees, often overhanging water, with long, pendant stems carrying bilobed leaves. Blooming in fall and early winter, its pendant inflorescence can reach 12 feet, producing two distinct… Continue reading Dimorphorchis lowii