Aerides lawrenceae
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Aerides lawrenceae is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection.[2]
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
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- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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- ↑ Orchidiana
- ↑ Orchids, H.F. Ulmann, Botanica's Pocket, Template:ISBN, 2007. Printed in China.
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