Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
954390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1289, no. 45 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953728

Common Names

  • Wallich's Eriophyton
  • Eriophyton wallichii
  • Eriophyton

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Description

Eriophyton wallichii (also called Wallich's Eriophyton, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to South Asia. It has an erect stem, up to 30 cm tall, with alternate, lanceolate leaves, up to 8 cm long and 1 cm wide. It blooms in the spring and summer, with white flowers, up to 1 cm wide, and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophyton wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriophyton wallichii is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophyton wallichii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Eriophyton wallichii

Eriophyton wallichii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-71771: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.