Eulophia macrobulbon

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cyrtopera macrobulbon
• Graphorkis macrobulbon
• Graphorkis burmanica
• Eulophia cambodiensis
• Eulophia burmanica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Eulophia macrobulbon, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asparagales. Ultimately, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae within the genus Eulophia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within parts of Asia. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted throughout the East Himalaya region. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in Cambodia. The species also inhabits various territories within Laos and Myanmar. Finally, its range extends across the landscape of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eulophia macrobulbon is characterized by its specialized survival strategies as a perennial herb, functioning primarily as a geophyte and a cryptophyte. As a geophyte, the plant relies on underground storage organs, specifically fleshy tubers, to endure unfavorable environmental conditions such as seasonal droughts or periods of dormancy, allowing it to regenerate once conditions become optimal. Its classification as a cryptophyte signifies that its vital regenerative buds are protected beneath the soil surface, shielding them from external stressors like temperature fluctuations or herbivory. This lifecycle allows the plant to maintain a persistent presence in its habitat, transitioning between active vegetative growth and a dormant state facilitated by its subterranean structures.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eulophia macrobulbon is characterized by its specialized growth habit and structural adaptations. As a terrestrial organism, it functions as an independent plant that does not rely on a host for nutrients, maintaining a terrestrial life cycle rather than being an epiphyte. Structurally, it is a self-supporting plant, lacking the climbing mechanisms found in vines, as it relies on its own rigid tissues to maintain an upright posture. It is neither an obligatory nor a facultative climber, nor does it exhibit parasitic behavior, instead growing directly from the soil through its robust underground tuberous structures.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eulophia macrobulbon has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Activities

Eulophia macrobulbon has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Cytotoxic.

Antimicrobial

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Aphrodisiac

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Cytotoxic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Eulophia macrobulbon has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant, aphrodisiac.

Antioxidant

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Aphrodisiac

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Eulophia macrobulbon has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 50% ethanolic extract of Eulophia macrobulbon roots (EME).

50% ethanolic extract of eulophia macrobulbon roots (eme)

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology