Renanthera matutina
| Renanthera matutina | |
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| Flower of Renanthera matutina | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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 | |
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Renanthera matutina, common name early blooming renanthera, is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Renanthera of the family Orchidaceae.
Description[]
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[]
It occurs from western Indonesia (Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malaysia) to the Philippines.
Habitat[]
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[]
External links[]
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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