Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
953532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 5: 365. 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952870



Common Names

  • Carinate Eria
  • Carinate Orchid
  • Carinate-flowered Eria


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Description

Eria carinata (also called Carinate Eria, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant native to India, Malaysia, and Australia. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eria carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eria carinata is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eria carinata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The shrub should be given plenty of sunlight and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Eria carinata

Eria carinata is native to Southeast Asia, specifically in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in rainforests and can be found in the wild in these areas.

Species in the Eria genus

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,

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