Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ruwenzoriensis
ID:
960892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 166 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000960230

Common Names

  • Eulophia ruwenzoriensis
  • Ruwenzoriensis Eulophia
  • Ruwenzoriensis Orchid

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Description

Eulophia ruwenzoriensis (also called Ruwenzori Eulophia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulophia ruwenzoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eulophia ruwenzoriensis has white flowers with yellow and purple markings, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulophia ruwenzoriensis can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Eulophia ruwenzoriensis

Eulophia ruwenzoriensis 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,

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