Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
micholitziana
ID:
953910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 3: 21 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953248

Common Names

  • Eria micholitziana
  • Micholitz's Eria
  • Micholitz's Eria Orchid

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Description

Eria micholitziana (also called Micholitz's 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 micholitziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eria micholitziana 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 micholitziana is a terrestrial orchid. It is best grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Eria micholitziana

Eria micholitziana can be found in tropical regions of South America.

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,

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