Family Orchidaceae | Subtribe Aeridinae Rank Species | |
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Similar Cymbidium hartinahianum, Dendrobium macrophyllum, Paphiopedilum glanduliferum, Phalaenopsis sumatrana, Macodes petola | ||
Renanthera matutina, common name Early Blooming Renanthera, is a species of terrestrial orchid in the genus Renanthera, belonghing to the Orchidaceae family.
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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.
References
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