Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
416858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 24: 22 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416190

Common Names

  • Borbonica Eulophia
  • Eulophia Borbonica
  • Borbonic Eulophia

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Description

Eulophia borbonica (also called Bourbon Eulophia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb, typically growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia borbonica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and to make a medicinal oil that is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia borbonica has white or yellowish flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia borbonica is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a moist soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eulophia borbonica

Eulophia borbonica can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Eulophia borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulophia borbonica?

Eulophia borbonica

Where is Eulophia borbonica found?

Eulophia borbonica is found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Eulophia borbonica?

Eulophia borbonica is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3-5 m.

Species in the Eulophia genus

Eulophia borbonica, Eulophia lenbrassii, Eulophia abyssinica, Eulophia aculeata, Eulophia acutilabra, Eulophia adenoglossa, Eulophia albobrunnea, Eulophia aloifolia, Eulophia alta, Eulophia amblyosepala, Eulophia andamanensis, Eulophia angolensis, Eulophia angustilabris, Eulophia antunesii, Eulophia arenicola, Eulophia aurantiaca, Eulophia barteri, Eulophia bicallosa, Eulophia biloba, Eulophia bisaccata, Eulophia borneensis, Eulophia bouliawongo, Eulophia brachycentra, Eulophia bracteosa, Eulophia brenanii, Eulophia brevipetala, Eulophia buettneri, Eulophia burundiensis, Eulophia calantha, Eulophia calanthoides, Eulophia callichroma, Eulophia campbellii, Eulophia caricifolia, Eulophia carsonii, Eulophia chaunanthe, Eulophia chilangensis, Eulophia chlorantha, Eulophia chrysoglossoides, Eulophia clandestina, Eulophia clitellifer, Eulophia coddii, Eulophia coeloglossa, Eulophia cooperi, Eulophia corymbosa, Eulophia cristata, Eulophia cucullata, Eulophia dabia, Eulophia dactylifera, Eulophia dahliana, Eulophia densiflora,

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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