Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schinz) J.C.Manning & Mannh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35: 117 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808598
Common Names
- Eremiolirion amboense
- Amboense Eremiolirion
- Eremiolirion Amboense
Description
Eremiolirion amboense (also called 'Amboense Eremiolirion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and thin, wiry roots. The stems are short and slender, and the leaves are oblong-lanceolate. The flowers are white, with a yellow lip, and they bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Eremiolirion amboense is a popular houseplant that can be used to add a touch of greenery to any home. It is also known to help purify the air and can be used to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremiolirion amboense has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremiolirion amboense is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers well-draining, sandy soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Eremiolirion amboense
Eremiolirion amboense is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the wild in the Amhara region.
Eremiolirion amboense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremiolirion amboense?
Eremiolirion amboense
What type of plant is Eremiolirion amboense?
It is a grass
Where is Eremiolirion amboense found?
It is found in Ethiopia
Species in the Eremiolirion genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula,
Conanthera bifolia,
Conanthera campanulata,
Conanthera trimaculata,
Conanthera urceolata,
Conanthera trimaculata,
Cyanastrum cordifolium,
Cyanastrum goetzeanum,
Cyanastrum johnstonii,
Cyanella alba,
Cyanella aquatica,
Cyanella cygnea,
Cyanella hyacinthoides,
Cyanella lutea,
Cyanella orchidiformis,
Cyanella pentheri,
Cyanella ramosissima,
Cyanella ramosissima,
Cyanella marlothii,
Eremiolirion amboense,
Kabuyea hostifolia,
Odontostomum hartwegii,
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus,
Tecophilaea violiflora,
Walleria nutans,
Walleria mackenzii,
Walleria gracilis,
Zephyra elegans,
Zephyra compacta,
References
C.A. Mannheimer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mannh.' in the authors string.