Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
biloba
ID:
954392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 33: t. 9 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953730

Common Names

  • Two-lobed Eriopsis
  • Eriopsis biloba
  • Eriopsis

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Description

Eriopsis biloba (also called 'Bilobed Eriopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of South America and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriopsis biloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriopsis biloba is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriopsis biloba is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Eriopsis biloba

Eriopsis biloba is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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-71775: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.