Renanthera

Renanthera
Renanthera
Renanthera coccinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Aeridinae
Alliance: Vanda
Genus: Renanthera
Lour. (1790)
Species
  • Renanthera annamensis
  • Renanthera auyongii
  • Renanthera bella
  • Renanthera citrina
  • Renanthera coccinea
  • Renanthera edefeldtii
  • Renanthera elongata
  • Renanthera histrionica
  • Renanthera imschootiana
  • Renanthera matutina
  • Renanthera monachica
  • Renanthera philippinensis
  • Renanthera pulchella
  • Renanthera storiei
  • Renanthera vietnamensis
Synonyms

Nephranthera Hassk.

Renanthera, abbreviated as Ren in horticultural trade, is a genus of large scrambling monopodial epiphytic and terrestrial species distributed from India, New Guinea, and through to the Philippines. 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.

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. Media related to Renanthera at Wikimedia Commons


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