Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carsonii
ID:
960420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 64 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959758



Common Names

  • Eulophia Carsonii
  • Carson's Eulophia
  • Carsonii Eulophia


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Description

Eulophia carsonii (also called Carson's Eulophia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a single, thick, leathery leaf and a long, branched inflorescence with many small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia carsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia carsonii 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 carsonii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny spot and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. In the winter, the plant should be kept in a cool, dry place and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Eulophia carsonii

Eulophia carsonii is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

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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