Aerides lawrenciae

Taxobox

---

image_width = 250px
image_caption = "Aerides lawrenciae"
status = EN | status_system = IUCN3.1
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Orchidales
familia = Orchidaceae
genus = "Aerides"
species = "A. lawrenciae"
binomial = "Aerides lawrenciae"
binomial_authority = Rchb.f.
synonyms =

"Aerides lawrenciae" is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

Growing in brightly lit environments at low altitude, on the islands of Mindanao and Cebu, "Aerides lawrenciae" is a robust species up to 5ft (1.5 meters) tall. It sometimes becomes pendulous. The inflorescence has up to 30 strongly fragrant flowers, each about 4 cm acrross. Flowering occurs during autumn.

ource

* Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D. 2004. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/46292/all "Aerides lawrenciae"] . [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ] Downloaded on 20 August 2007.

* Orchids, H.F. Ulmann, Botanica's Pocket, ISBN 978-3-8331-2935-3, 2007. Printed in China.