Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
imperatifolia
ID:
953758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 60: 38 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953096

Common Names

  • Eria imperatifolia
  • Imperative-leaf Eria
  • Imperative-leaf Eria Orchid

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Description

Eria imperatifolia (also called Imperatifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has glossy dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eria imperatifolia is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eria imperatifolia are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eria imperatifolia is a terrestrial orchid that is native to China and Japan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Eria imperatifolia

Eria imperatifolia is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Eria genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-71175: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.