Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 14: 219 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953143
Common Names
- Eria lactiflora
- Lactiflorous Eria
- Lactiflorous Eria Orchid
Description
Eria lactiflora (also called Milk-flower Eria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eria lactiflora is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eria lactiflora are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are slender and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eria lactiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to China and Japan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Eria lactiflora
Eria lactiflora is native to Southeast Asia.
Species in the Eria 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,