Renanthera matutina

Renanthera matutina, common name early blooming renanthera, is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Renanthera of the family Orchidaceae.

Renanthera matutina
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
Binomial name
Renanthera matutina
Synonyms

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.

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