English Common Name: Large Purple Orchid. Philippine Ground Orchid Chinese Name / 中文名: 紫花苞舌兰 (Zǐ huābāo shé lán), 紫兰 (Zǐ lán) Other Local Name: Angerek Tanah (Indonesia) Family Name: Orchidaceae Scientific Name: Spathoglottis plicata Synonym: Bletia angustifolia, Calanthe poilanei, Paxtonia rosea, Phaius rumphii, Spathoglottis angustifolia, Spathoglottis augustorum, Spathoglottis daenikeri, Spathoglottis deplanchei, Spathoglottis lilacina, Spathoglottis rosea, Spathoglottis spicata, Spathoglottis vieillardii Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Asparagales > Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) > Spathoglottis Origin: Tropical and Subtropical Asia to Pacific Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A terrestrial orchid with purple flowers and long, pointed, plicate leaves. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and lots of watering. Images Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |