Renanthera matutina

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Renanthera matutina
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Flower of Renanthera matutina
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Renanthera
Species:
R. matutina
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[]

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.

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