Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
954212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trimen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Syst. Cat. Fl. Pl. Ceylon : 88 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953550



Common Names

  • Thwaitesii Eria
  • Thwaitesii Orchid
  • Thwaitesii-flowered Eria


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Description

Eria thwaitesii (also called 'Thwaites' Eria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eria thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eria thwaitesii is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eria thwaitesii is a terrestrial orchid. It is best grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Eria thwaitesii

Eria thwaitesii can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

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-71595: Based on the initial data import
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.