Biology:Eulophia euglossa

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Short description: Species of orchid

Eulophia euglossa
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Eulophia
Species:
E. euglossa
Binomial name
Eulophia euglossa
(Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. ex Bateman
Synonyms
  • Galeandra euglossa Rchb.f. (Basionym)
  • Eulophia dusenii Kraenzl.

Eulophia euglossa is a species of orchid native to the western coast of Africa, as well as the nations of Central African Republic and Ethiopia. It is a large sized, cool growing terrestrial found near rivers and has narrow, conical pseudobulbs. Its flowers average a size of 2.5 inches, and its common name, the Euglossa Eulophia, refers to its resemblance to a human tongue. [1]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q5409475 entry