Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cymbiformis
ID:
953612

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 1: 152 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952950



Common Names

  • Eria cymbiformis
  • Cymbiform Eria
  • Cymbiform Eria Orchid


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Description

Eria cymbiformis (also called Boat-shaped 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 cymbiformis is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eria cymbiformis has white or cream-coloured flowers with yellow centres. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eria cymbiformis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eria cymbiformis

Eria cymbiformis 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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