Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dressler) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 94 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795241
Common Names
- Euryblema anatonum
- Anatonum Butterfly Orchid
- Anatonum Orchid
Description
Euryblema anatonum (also called 'Anatolian Euryblema', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It has long, thin, green stems with small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in scrubland and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Euryblema anatonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euryblema anatonum is a white, star-shaped inflorescence, with a single pistil and several stamens. The seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euryblema anatonum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Euryblema anatonum
Euryblema anatonum is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist forests and along roadsides.
Euryblema anatonum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euryblema anatonum?
Euryblema anatonum
What type of plant is Euryblema anatonum?
Euryblema anatonum is a species of orchid
Where is Euryblema anatonum found?
Euryblema anatonum is found in Brazil
Species in the Euryblema 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,