Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Bosser & Morat
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 22 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960427
Common Names
- Eulophiella Galbana
- Galbana Eulophiella
- Galbana
Description
Eulophiella galbana (also called Yellow Eulophiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and is typically found in moist, shady habitats. It is a shrub with glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eulophiella galbana is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eulophiella galbana has a small, white, waxy flower with a yellow throat and a short spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eulophiella galbana is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Eulophiella galbana
Eulophiella galbana is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Eulophiella genus
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,