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Eulophia nuda
Eulophia nuda, the spectacular eulophia, is a species of corduroy orchid found in tropical and subtropical Asia to the Western Pacific.[1][2] DescriptionEulophia nuda is a perennial herbaceous and terrestrial plant with underground tubers, with colourful reddish pink flowers. The plant has an erect inflorescence that may hold 12 to 20 flowers.[3] Leaves are usually not visible, but appear after flowering. The elliptic to oblong or lance-shaped and tapering leaves are 125–130 cm long × 3–4 cm wide, including a 66 cm long leaf-stalk. Flowers come in various colours including shades of pink, purple and white.[1] The plant has potato-like tubers.[3] RangeThe species ranges from India through Thailand and Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.[1] HabitatOccurs in tropical and subtropical forests. TaxonomyAbout 35 synonyms are known including Eulophia spectabilis.[2] References
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