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Renanthera imschootiana is an species in the genus Renanthera.
Description[]
Plant blooms from late spring to early summer with many 6 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on tree trunks in the lowland forest of Assam, Burma, Southern China, Laos and Vietnam at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters
Culture[]
Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and require full sunlight and cool to warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants),several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss. If they are grown in pots there must be excellent drainage.
Naming[]
Common Names: Imschoot's Renanthera
Synonyms[]
- Renanthera papilio King & Prain 1895