Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
plantaginea
ID:
960838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe in Hochr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 11-12: 56 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960176

Common Names

  • Eulophia plantaginea
  • Plantaginea Eulophia
  • Plantaginea Orchid

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Description

Eulophia plantaginea (also called 'Plantain-Leaved 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 plantaginea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia plantaginea 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 plantaginea 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 plantaginea

Eulophia plantaginea 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-77864: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.