Dossinia marmorata

Flower name
Dossinia marmorata
Scientific name
Dossinia marmorata
AliasDossinia, marmorata, ジュエルオーキッド, Jewel Orchid
Place of originendemic to Borneo
Place of floweringBotanical Gardens, Specific area
Flowering seasonSeptember

What is Dossinia marmorata

Dossinia marmorata (scientific name: Dossinia marmorata), endemic to Borneo, is a perennial herb in the genus Dossinia of the orchid family. This single flower is a hypersexual species of one genus, Dossinia. It is considered a representative species of the Jewel Orchid, an orchid whose leaves shine like jewels when the spotlight shines on them. It is found in the northern part of equatorial Borneo up to 400 meters above sea level, in the shade of tropical rainforests, in cracks and crevices in limestone rocks with fallen leaves and moss. The grass is 10 cm to 20 cm tall. The thick, glossy, velvety, elliptic leaves, 5 cm to 7 cm in length, are reddish purple with gold and silver marbling and green veins. It is originally a favorite as an ornamental plant, but in September, it produces long, gross inflorescences with skin-colored flowers about 1.5 cm in diameter. After the flowers, a spindle-shaped capsule is produced.

Characteristics

A representative variety of Jewel Orchid with beautiful leaves and green veins.

Origin of the name

The genus name "Dossinia" is a dedication to Dr. Pierre Etienne Dossin (1777-1852), a Belgian pharmacist and botanist, and the species name "marmorata" means "marble.
John Dominy is a hybrid of 'Dossinia marmorata' and 'Ludisia discolor'.

Jewel Orchid Companion

Dossinia marmorata
Goodyera pusilla
Ludisia discolor

Common name: Dossinia marmorata, scientific name: Dossinia marmorata, botanical name: Dossinia, marmorat, life form: Perennial, geophytic orchid, native to northern Borneo, habitat: tropical jungle, living environment: forest floor (on limestone or in rock crevices), plant height: 10 cm - 20 cm, leaf texture: thick, shiny and velvety, leaf blade: 5 cm - 7 cm, leaf shape: oval, leaf color: gold or silver marble on reddish purple background Patterns and green veins; Flowering season: September; Inflorescence shape: raceme; Stem: long; Flower diameter: 1.5 cm; Flower color: skin-colored; Fruit type: capsule; Fruit shape: spindle-shaped; Uses: ornamental plant, potted plant.