Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
antunesii
ID:
960336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 7: 236 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959674



Common Names

  • Antunesii Eulophia
  • Antunes' Eulophia
  • Antunes Eulophia


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Description

Eulophia antunesii (also called African Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Burundi. It grows in grassland, bushland, and wooded grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia antunesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a very attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia antunesii is white with a yellow or orange center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia antunesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eulophia antunesii

Eulophia antunesii is native to Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Species in the Eulophia genus

Eulophia borbonica, Eulophia lenbrassii, Eulophia abyssinica, Eulophia aculeata, Eulophia acutilabra, Eulophia adenoglossa, Eulophia albobrunnea, Eulophia aloifolia, Eulophia alta, Eulophia amblyosepala, Eulophia andamanensis, Eulophia angolensis, Eulophia angustilabris, Eulophia antunesii, Eulophia arenicola, Eulophia aurantiaca, Eulophia barteri, Eulophia bicallosa, Eulophia biloba, Eulophia bisaccata, Eulophia borneensis, Eulophia bouliawongo, Eulophia brachycentra, Eulophia bracteosa, Eulophia brenanii, Eulophia brevipetala, Eulophia buettneri, Eulophia burundiensis, Eulophia calantha, Eulophia calanthoides, Eulophia callichroma, Eulophia campbellii, Eulophia caricifolia, Eulophia carsonii, Eulophia chaunanthe, Eulophia chilangensis, Eulophia chlorantha, Eulophia chrysoglossoides, Eulophia clandestina, Eulophia clitellifer, Eulophia coddii, Eulophia coeloglossa, Eulophia cooperi, Eulophia corymbosa, Eulophia cristata, Eulophia cucullata, Eulophia dabia, Eulophia dactylifera, Eulophia dahliana, Eulophia densiflora,

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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