Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leachii
ID:
960663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greatrex ex A.V.Hall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. , Suppl. 5: 161 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960001



Common Names

  • Leach's Eulophia
  • Leach Eulophia
  • Leach's Eulophia Orchid


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Description

Eulophia leachii (also called Leach's 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 leachii 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 leachii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are small, round, and black. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia leachii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. 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 leachii

Eulophia leachii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-77702: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Cecil Greatrex (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greatrex' in the authors string.