Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 85 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952962
Common Names
- Eria decipiens
- Deceptive Eria
- Deceptive Eria Orchid
Description
Eria decipiens (also called Deceptive 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 decipiens is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eria decipiens has yellow flowers with a red centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eria decipiens 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 decipiens
Eria decipiens is native to Southeast Asia.
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,