Biology:Renanthera
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Short description: Genus of orchids
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| Renanthera coccinea 1830 illustration[2] | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Vandeae |
| Subtribe: | Aeridinae |
| Genus: | Renanthera Lour. (1790) |
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Renanthera, abbreviated as Ren in horticultural trade, is a genus of large scrambling monopodial epiphytic and terrestrial species of orchid found in China , the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Melanesia.[3][4][5]
Species in this genus produce a branched inflorescence containing numerous flowers ranging in color from yellow and orange to red. These flowers possess large lateral sepals.[5]
Cultivation
Species in this genus usually require an intermediate to hot climate with good air movement and generally bright light. Their scrambling style of growth means they are best grown on a hanging mount or basket. If they are grown in pots there must be excellent drainage.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Renanthera Lour." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/30499-1.
- ↑ William Jackson Hooker (1785—1865) del. - "Curtis's botanical magazine" vol. 57 (N. S. 4) pl. 2997
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Rice, R. (2008). Renanthera of Borneo. Malesian Orchid Journal 1: 71-76.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Flora of China v 25 p 451, 火焰兰属 huo yan lan shu, Renanthera Loureiro, Fl. Cochinch. 2: 516, 521. 1790.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q2719935 entry
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