Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
odorifera
ID:
953971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 223 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953309

Common Names

  • Eria odorifera
  • Fragrant Eria
  • Fragrant Eria Orchid

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Description

Eria odorifera (also called Fragrant 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 odorifera is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eria odorifera 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 odorifera 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 odorifera

Eria odorifera can be found in tropical regions of India and 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,

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