Epiblastus cuneatus
J. J. Sm.
Orchidaceae Edible: ?
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Description
Epiblastus cuneatus is a tropical orchid from the family Orchidaceae distributed from Indonesia to the Pacific, including Cape York in Australia and montane areas of New Guinea at 1,700-2,700 m elevation, requiring moist conditions for growth.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It needs moist conditions. In Australia it grows on Cape York. In New Guinea it has been collected between 1,700-2,700 m.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants are grown by division.
Notes
There are about 15 Epiblastus species. They grow from Indonesia to the Pacific.
Synonyms
Eria cuneata (J. J. Sm.) Kraenzl.
References (2)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 539 (Genus)
- Smith, J. J., 1908, Bull. Dep. Agric. Indes Neerl. 19:22
