Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sceptrum
ID:
954399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 98 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953737

Common Names

  • Scepter Eriopsis
  • Eriopsis sceptrum
  • Eriopsis

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Description

Eriopsis sceptrum (also called 'Sceptre Eriopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of South America and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriopsis sceptrum 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 sceptrum 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 sceptrum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Eriopsis sceptrum

Eriopsis sceptrum is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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-71782: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.