Eulophia picta

Eulophia picta Latest News

Scientists recently identified a rare orchid species, Eulophia picta, in central Andhra Pradesh, marking the first recorded presence of this species in the region.

About Eulophia picta

• It is a medium-to-small, hot-growing terrestrial orchid.
• It is commonly known as Nodding Swamp Orchid or pink nodding orchid.
• Habitat and Distribution:
  • It is found from India to Southeast Asia to Australia in moist grasslands, sandy areas behind beaches, and rainforests.
  • It is also found in semi-deciduous and deciduous dry lowland forests at elevations up to 1000 m, with underground, spherical pseudobulbs.  
• Description: 
  • A distinctive leafy species with three to five broad, smooth, ribbed leaves and up to 20 pale pink, rarely white flowers. 
  • The flowers do not open but remain as a tube. 
  • The distinctive inflorescence is hooked like a shepherd’s crook when plants are flowering but straightens as the prominently ribbed seed capsules develop. 
• It thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.

Source: HANS

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