Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & A.Cano
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 277 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329107
Common Names
- Eudema Peruvianum
- Peruvianum Eudema
- Peruvianum False Meadow Rue
Description
Eudema peruvianum (also called Peruvian Eudema, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Eudema peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for timber, fuel, and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eudema peruvianum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Eudema peruvianum can be done through division of the plant or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Eudema peruvianum
Eudema peruvianum is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Eudema peruvianum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Eudema peruvianum?
Eudema peruvianum is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the flower color of Eudema peruvianum?
The flowers of Eudema peruvianum are usually yellow or orange.
What is the size of Eudema peruvianum?
Eudema peruvianum is a small orchid, growing to a height of about 10 cm.
Species in the Eudema genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,