Eulophia lenbrassii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lenbrassii
ID:
416884
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Oasis 2(4): 4 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416216
Common Names
- Lenbrassii Eulophia
- Eulophia Lenbrassii
- Lenbrassi Eulophia
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Eulophia lenbrassii (also called Lenbrass's 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 lenbrassii 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
The flower of Eulophia lenbrassii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Eulophia lenbrassii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils. It is propagated by seed and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Eulophia lenbrassii
Eulophia lenbrassii can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Eulophia lenbrassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eulophia lenbrassii?
Eulophia lenbrassii
Where is Eulophia lenbrassii found?
Eulophia lenbrassii is found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
What is the growth habit of Eulophia lenbrassii?
Eulophia lenbrassii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-244798: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.