Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gagnepainii
ID:
953704

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.D.Hawkes & A.H.Heller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 20: 130 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953042



Common Names

  • Eria gagnepainii
  • Gagnepain's Eria
  • Gagnepain's Eria Orchid


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Description

Eria gagnepainii (also called Gagnepain's 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 gagnepainii is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eria gagnepainii are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eria gagnepainii 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 gagnepainii

Eria gagnepainii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-71124: Based on the initial data import
Alex Drum Hawkes (1927-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Hawkes' in the authors string.
Alfonse Henry Heller (1894-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Heller' in the authors string.