Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
juncifolia
ID:
960633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 78 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959971



Common Names

  • Juncifolia Eulophia
  • Juncifolia Eulophia Orchid
  • Juncifolia Eulophia Lily


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Description

Eulophia juncifolia (also called Juncifolia Eulophia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia juncifolia is used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia juncifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia juncifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized lightly every few weeks.

Where to Find Eulophia juncifolia

Eulophia juncifolia can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

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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