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Eulophia streptopetala

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Eulophia streptopetala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Eulophia
Species:
E. streptopetala
Binomial name
Eulophia streptopetala
Synonyms

Lissochilus streptopetalus (Lindl.) Lindl.

Eulophia streptopetala is a species of orchid. It can be found from Eritrea to South Africa and also in Yemen. This species is widespread and is usually found at forest margins, in bushy scrub, or in grasslands from the coast to 2550 meters above sea level.[1] The plant produces a tall inflorescence originating from the subterranean pseudobulb that continues to produce flowers over several months. The flowers are approximately one centimetre in diameter with yellow petals and brownish green striped sepals.

References

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  1. ^ Pooley, B. (1998). A field guide to wild flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern Region. Durban: Natal Flora Publications Trust 630p.-col. illus.. ISBN 062021502X En Icones, Maps. Geog, 5.
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