Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Eulophia R.Br. [582]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Orchidaceae

family_ja: ラン

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of approximately 300 species of deciduous, mainly terrestrial orchids found in grassland and forest from sea level to almost 2,000m (6,000ft) throughout the tropics, especially in Africa. They have pseudobulbs, tuber-like corms, or fleshy roots, and produce usually 2, sometimes several, lance-shaped to linear, folded or leathery leaves. Flowers are borne in upright racemes from the bases of the plants.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Divide when the plants fill and overflow their containers.

pests_en: Red spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Eulophia

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Orchidaceae

2003 edition

S Level
Family ラン
ラン
ユーロフィア

1986 edition

A Level
Family ラン
ラン
ユーロフィア

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment: Tropical

comment_ja: ユーロフィア

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Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Orchidaceae ラン科 Show
PB2 Orchidaceae ラン科 Show
PB3 Orchidaceae ラン科 Show

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