Biology:Aerides lawrenciae
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| Aerides lawrenciae | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Aerides |
| Species: | A. lawrenciae
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Orchidiana[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ Orchids, H.F. Ulmann, Botanica's Pocket, ISBN:978-3-8331-2935-3, 2007. Printed in China.
External links
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Wikidata ☰ Q1610205 entry
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