Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
960783

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 171 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960121

Common Names

  • Eulophia Obscura
  • Obscura Orchid
  • African Orchid

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Description

Eulophia obscura (also called 'Obscure 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 obscura is used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia obscura 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia obscura can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eulophia obscura

Eulophia obscura 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-77814: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.