Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
681673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. : 104 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681006



Common Names

  • Euchaetis elata
  • Elate Daisy
  • Elata Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Diosma elata D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Euchaetis elata (also called Elata's Moth Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, thin stems with white flowers and yellow markings. It grows in humid forests and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Euchaetis elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euchaetis elata is a small, white, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euchaetis elata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny or partially shaded location.

Where to Find Euchaetis elata

Euchaetis elata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Euchaetis elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euchaetis elata?

Euchaetis elata

What is the common name of Euchaetis elata?

Elata

What is the natural habitat of Euchaetis elata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802567: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.