Epidendroideae
Eulophia
Eulophia
Guinea Orchid
Eulophia guineensis (1823)
Botanical Description
A deciduous terrestrial orchid with attractive, pleated leaves and tall spikes of pink or purple flowers. It is one of the more common African orchids found in cultivation.
Hardiness & Conservation
Hardy Species
Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II
Scientific Classification
| Subfamily | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe | Cyrtopodiinae |
| Genus | Eulophia |
Growth & Care
| 📍 Origin | Africa, Saudi Arabia |
| 📅 Season | Spring/Summer |
| 👃 Fragrance | Yes; Sweet |
| 🔗 Similar | E. petersii, E. speciosa |