Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
1412994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Summerh.)

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:
ined.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425459

Common Names

  • Eulophia distans
  • Distant Eulophia
  • Distans Eulophia

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Description

Eulophia distans (also called False Coral Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia distans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and snakebites. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia distans has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia distans is an orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is propagated by division, which should be done when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the divisions have established themselves, the young plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Eulophia distans

Eulophia distans is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Eulophia distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulophia distans?

Eulophia distans

What is the common name of Eulophia distans?

Distant Eulophia

Where is Eulophia distans native to?

Australia

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,

References

Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.