Status:
valid
Authors:
Pfennig & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 28: 215 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960306
Common Names
- Eulophia Taitensis
- Taitensis Eulophia
- Taitensis
Description
Eulophia taitensis (also called Tait's Eulophia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and a single flower with a white or yellowish-white lip. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eulophia taitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eulophia taitensis has white flowers with yellow and purple markings, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulophia taitensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Eulophia taitensis
Eulophia taitensis is found in tropical 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,