Renanthera matutina

Renanthera matutina

Flower of Renanthera matutina
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Tribe:	Vandeae
Subtribe:	Aeridinae
Alliance:	Vanda
Genus:	Renanthera
Species:	R. matutina
Binomial name
*Renanthera matutina* (Poir.) Lindl.
Synonyms
Epidendrum matutinum Poir. (basionym) Aerides matutina (Poir.) Blume Nephranthera matutina (Poir.) Hassk. Renanthera angustifolia Hook.f. Renanthera matutina var. breviflora Rchb.f.

Renanthera matutina, common name Early Blooming Renanthera, is a species of terrestrial orchid in the genus Renanthera, belonghing to the Orchidaceae family.

Description

Renanthera matutina is a monopodial epiphytic and terrestrial 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.

Gallery

Illustration of Renanthera matutina
Flower of Renanthera matutina
Inflorescence of Renanthera matutina

References

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