Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
960683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 338 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960021



Common Names

  • Litoralis Eulophia
  • Litoralis Eulophia Orchid
  • Litoralis Eulophia Lily


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Description

Eulophia litoralis (also called 'Coastal Eulophia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has a single, erect, leafy stem and produces up to 15 white, yellow, or pink flowers. It grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia litoralis has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia litoralis is yellow-green and has a lip with three lobes. The seed is a capsule with three cells. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia litoralis 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 litoralis

Eulophia litoralis 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-77720: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.