Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 440 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967805
Common Names
- Amyrea eucleoides
- Eucleoides Amyrea
- Eucleoides Orchid
Description
Amyrea eucleoides (also called Eucleoid amyrea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amyrea eucleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used for treating skin ailments, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyrea eucleoides is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyrea eucleoides is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Amyrea eucleoides
Amyrea eucleoides is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Amyrea genus
Amyrea celastroides,
Amyrea eucleoides,
Amyrea gracillima,
Amyrea grandifolia,
Amyrea humbertii,
Amyrea lancifolia,
Amyrea maprouneifolia,
Amyrea myrtifolia,
Amyrea remotiflora,
Amyrea sambiranensis,
Amyrea stenocarpa,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,