Description
Eulophia eylesii (also called Eyles' Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in grassland, bushland, and wooded grassland habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eulophia eylesii has a large, showy, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulophia eylesii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plants should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil and kept in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.