title: Renanthera matutina
text: # Renanthera matutina
  
  Renanthera matutina, common name early blooming renanthera, is a species of epiphytic orchid in the genus Renanthera of the family Orchidaceae.
  
  ## Description
  
  Renanthera matutina is a monopodial epiphytic orchid that produces a long branched pendulous stem about 60–80 centimetres (24–31 in) long, bearing the inflorescence. The numerous flowers are pinkish-yellow, with red spots.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  It occurs from western Indonesia (Thailand, Borneo, Sumatra, Java to Malaysia).
  
  ## Habitat
  
  It grows in mountain forests and plains, at elevations between 100 metres (330 ft) and 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level. This plant requires a warm or intermediate temperature, in full light or partial shade. It grows well in a hanging basket.
  
  