Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macowanii
ID:
960708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(3): 38 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960046

Common Names

  • Eulophia Macowanii
  • Macowanii Orchid
  • African Orchid

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Description

Eulophia macowanii (also called 'Macowan's Eulophia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces up to 15 white, yellow, or pink flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia macowanii has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia macowanii is yellow-green and has a lip with three lobes. The seed is a capsule with three cells. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia macowanii is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eulophia macowanii

Eulophia macowanii can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

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,

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