Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
981647

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.S.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Orch.-Grow. Man. , ed. 3: 67 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980985



Common Names

  • Anguloa eburnea
  • Ivory Orchid
  • White Orchid


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Uses & Benefits

Anguloa eburnea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anguloa eburnea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anguloa eburnea is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be grown in a well-draining medium. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F).

Where to Find Anguloa eburnea

Anguloa eburnea is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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-9783: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Samuel Williams (1824-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.S.Williams' in the authors string.