Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mechowii
ID:
960730

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 23 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960068

Common Names

  • Eulophia Mechowii
  • Mechowii Orchid
  • African Orchid

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Description

Eulophia mechowii (also called 'Mechow's Cymbidium', among many other common names) is an orchid species native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia mechowii has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia mechowii has a large, yellow flower with a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia mechowii is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eulophia mechowii

Eulophia mechowii is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

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-77766: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.