Renanthera matutina
Renanthera matutina | |
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Flower of Renanthera matutina | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Renanthera |
Species: | R. matutina
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Binomial name | |
Renanthera matutina | |
Synonyms | |
Renanthera matutina, common name early blooming renanthera, is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Renanthera of the family Orchidaceae.
Description[edit]
Renanthera matutina is a monopodial epiphytic orchid that produces a long branched pendulous stem about 60–80 centimetres (24–31 in) long, bearing the inflorescence. The numerous flowers are pinkish-yellow, with red spots.
Distribution[edit]
It occurs from western Indonesia (Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Java to Malaysia).
Habitat[edit]
It grows in mountain forests and plains, at elevations between 100 metres (330 ft) and 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level. This plant requires a warm or intermediate temperature, in full light or partial shade. It grows well in a hanging basket.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Media related to Renanthera matutina at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Renanthera matutina at Wikispecies
- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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