Eulophia clitellifera
Eulophia clitellifera
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The Long-tongued Eulophia is a deciduous perennial herb that can grow up to 60cm tall. It has long, narrow, and arching leaves that grow from a pseudobulb. The leaves are about 15-25cm long and 2-3cm wide. The inflorescence is tall and slender and may produce up to 20 flowers. The flowers are small and greenish-yellow, with long petals that curve backward and a lip that is purple-brown with yellow markings. The plant blooms from late summer to early autumn.
Uses
The Long-tongued Eulophia has ornamental value, and it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. In traditional medicine, the plant is used to treat various ailments, including stomach problems, headaches, and snakebites. The pseudobulbs of the plant are used in traditional medicine to make an ointment used to treat skin diseases like eczema.
Price is for approx. 50 seeds
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