Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 60 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960094
Common Names
- Eulophia Monticola
- Monticola Orchid
- African Orchid
Description
Eulophia monticola (also called 'Monticola Cymbidium', among many other common names) is an orchid species native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eulophia monticola 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
Eulophia monticola has a large, yellow flower with a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulophia monticola 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.
Where to Find Eulophia monticola
Eulophia monticola can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
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,