Aerides leeanum
| Aerides leeanum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Aerides |
| Species: | A. leeanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Aerides leeanum Rchb.f. | |
Aerides leeanum 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. There are two populations on Luzon in severely fragmented habitats (Bataan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Quezon, Rizal) and Samar Islands.
References
- Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D. 2004. Aerides leeanum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
- Aerides leeanum at the Encyclopedia of Life
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