Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchis 9: 109 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960431
Common Names
- Eulophiella Roempleriana
- Roempleriana Eulophiella
- Roempleriana
Description
Eulophiella roempleriana (also called Red 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, red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eulophiella roempleriana 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 roempleriana 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 roempleriana 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 roempleriana
Eulophiella roempleriana is found in Madagascar.
Species in the Eulophiella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,