| Aerides lawrenceae | |
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| Aerides lawrenceae | |
| Conservation status | |
 Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Aerides lawrenceae Rchb.f. | |
Aerides lawrenceae is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection.
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.
References
- ^ 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
Media related to Aerides lawrenceae at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Aerides lawrenceae at Wikispecies
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