Eulophia graminea Lindl.
Chinese Crown Orchid, Grass Leaved Eulophia
Facts About
Accepted Synonyms: Eulophia gusukumae, Graphorkis decipiens
Eulophia graminea is a terrestrial orchid native to Asia discovered growing in mulched landscapes in south Miami. Mature individuals have large pseudobulbs with narrow leaves and the inflorescence can rise to a height of one meter with spreading flowers that are greenish with dark purple, netted veins. The sepals are lanceolate and acuminate, while the petals are somewhat broader and more acute. The labellum is lobed and can reach up to 12 mm long with a short spur. Eulophia graminea forms a dense monoculture and is now found in rockland hammock and pine rockland habitats and cypress strands, growing in rock, sand, mulch and bare earth.
Eulophia graminea is a naturalized ground orchid with the potential to become an invasive plant spread by airborne seeds and pseudobulbs moved in mulch and soil. Its native range has colder temperatures than Florida, suggesting it may spread northward.
Ecosystem Type
Disturbed habitats
Characteristics
- Habitat:
- terrestrial
- Form of the labellum:
- the labellum is not pouch-like
- Labellum outline:
- the labellum is lobed
- Main color of labellum:
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- blue to purple
- green to brown
- pink to red
- white
- Nectar spur:
- present
- Inflorescence type:
- the inflorescence is a raceme
- Labellum characteristics:
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- the labellum has a spur
- the labellum is lobed
- Plant height:
- 60–80 cm
Native to North America
No
North American Conservation Status & Distribution
Conservation Status
| Conservation and Wetland Status | |
|---|---|
| Global Rank | N/A |
| US Status | N/A |
| Canadian Status | N/A |