Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Butzin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 7: 587 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959654
Common Names
- Amblyosepala Eulophia
- Blunt-spurred Eulophia
- Bluntspur Eulophia
Description
Eulophia amblyosepala (also called Amblyosepala Eulophia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It has a single, erect stem and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in dry forests, coastal forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eulophia amblyosepala is used as a source of firewood and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eulophia amblyosepala is white with a yellow center and a long, curved spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulophia amblyosepala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Eulophia amblyosepala
Eulophia amblyosepala is found in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Species in the Eulophia genus
Eulophia borbonica,
Eulophia lenbrassii,
Eulophia abyssinica,
Eulophia aculeata,
Eulophia acutilabra,
Eulophia adenoglossa,
Eulophia albobrunnea,
Eulophia aloifolia,
Eulophia alta,
Eulophia amblyosepala,
Eulophia andamanensis,
Eulophia angolensis,
Eulophia angustilabris,
Eulophia antunesii,
Eulophia arenicola,
Eulophia aurantiaca,
Eulophia barteri,
Eulophia bicallosa,
Eulophia biloba,
Eulophia bisaccata,
Eulophia borneensis,
Eulophia bouliawongo,
Eulophia brachycentra,
Eulophia bracteosa,
Eulophia brenanii,
Eulophia brevipetala,
Eulophia buettneri,
Eulophia burundiensis,
Eulophia calantha,
Eulophia calanthoides,
Eulophia callichroma,
Eulophia campbellii,
Eulophia caricifolia,
Eulophia carsonii,
Eulophia chaunanthe,
Eulophia chilangensis,
Eulophia chlorantha,
Eulophia chrysoglossoides,
Eulophia clandestina,
Eulophia clitellifer,
Eulophia coddii,
Eulophia coeloglossa,
Eulophia cooperi,
Eulophia corymbosa,
Eulophia cristata,
Eulophia cucullata,
Eulophia dabia,
Eulophia dactylifera,
Eulophia dahliana,
Eulophia densiflora,
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,