Aerides lawrenceae 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]
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| Aerides lawrenceae | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Aerides |
| Species: | A. lawrenceae
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| Aerides lawrenceae | |
Description
editGrowing 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
edit- ^ a b Agoo, E.M.G.; Cootes, J.; Golamco, A.; Jr.; de Vogel, E.F.; Tiu, D. (2004). "Aerides lawrenciae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46292A11042653. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46292A11042653.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Orchidiana
- ^ Orchids, H.F. Ulmann, Botanica's Pocket, ISBN 978-3-8331-2935-3, 2007. Printed in China.
External links
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