| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Renanthera matutina (Poir.) Lindl. | |
| 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 to Malaysia).
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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