Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
953756

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 22 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953094



Common Names

  • Eria imbricata
  • Imbricate Eria
  • Imbricate Eria Orchid


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Description

Eria imbricata (also called Imbricata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has glossy dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eria imbricata is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eria imbricata 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 imbricata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Eria imbricata

Eria imbricata 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,

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