Aerides lawrenceae

Aerides lawrenceae
Aerides lawrenceae
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
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. ^[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. 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.
2. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
3. Orchidiana
4. 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