Renanthera matutina, common name early blooming renanthera, is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Renanthera of the family Orchidaceae.
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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
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| Renanthera matutina | |
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Description edit
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 edit
It occurs from western Indonesia (Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Java to Malaysia).
Habitat edit
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 edit
External links edit
Media related to Renanthera matutina at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Renanthera matutina at Wikispecies- The Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
External links edit
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