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Aerides lawrenceae

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Aerides lawrenceae
Aerides lawrenciae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Aerides
Species:
A. lawrenciae
Binomial name
Aerides lawrenciae

Aerides lawrenciae is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection.[1]

Description

Growing in brightly lit environments at low altitude on the islands of Mindanao and Cebu, Aerides lawrenciae is a robust species up to 5 ft (1.5 meters) tall. It sometimes becomes pendulous. The inflorescence has up to 30 strongly fragrant flowers, each about 4 cm across. Flowering occurs during autumn.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D. 2004. Aerides lawrenciae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004. Downloaded on 10 September 2015.
  2. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  3. ^ Orchidiana[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Orchids, H.F. Ulmann, Botanica's Pocket, ISBN 978-3-8331-2935-3, 2007. Printed in China.

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