Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lactiflora
ID:
953805

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-71218: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.