Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
961031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960369



Common Names

  • Eulophia Welwitschii
  • Welwitschii Eulophia
  • Welwitschii


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Description

Eulophia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Eulophia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and a single flower with a white or yellowish-white lip. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulophia welwitschii is yellowish-green in color. The seed is a capsule with a three-lobed capsule and a single seed inside. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia welwitschii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eulophia welwitschii

Eulophia welwitschii is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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-78038: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.