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Eulophia spathulifera
Common name:
The Shining Spot Eulophia, The Shining Spots Oeceoclades
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym:
Oeceoclades spathulifera
Distribution:
N and W Madagascar
Habitat:
Sandy forests, coastal dunes; 100-2950ft (30-900m)
Life form:
Terrestrial
Foliage characteristics:
Leaves are mottled in white, green, and purple.
Bloom characteristics:
Erect inflorescence has several green flowers with a white throat and red lines. Flowers are 2.5" (6.4 cm) across.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
June; November
Description:
This medium sized Madagascan orchid grows on sand dunes in the wild. It is known for its dappled, shining leaves.
Comments:
Oeceoclades spathulifera
Links:
African Orchids
•
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2020-0186*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
Area
Individual