| Eulophia petersii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe: | Cyrtopodiinae |
| Alliance: | Eulophia |
| Genus: | Eulophia |
| Species: | E. petersii |
Eulophia petersii is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is found in arid environments in the Northern Frontier Province, Kenya, the eastern coast of Africa and the former Transvaal region of South Africa. Eulophia petersii is an unusual member of the orchid family in that it lives in a harsh environment. It is often found growing in acidic sandy soils or in rock outcroppings. The leaves of the orchid resemble those of Aloes and are 40 cm long. There are usually two to five leaves per plant. The pseudobulbs are yellow with a pronounced ribbing and 30 cm long with a diameter of 3–4 cm. The flowers are widely spaced on a 2 m inflorescence that can sometimes be branched. The flowers themselves are green with a wrinkled white lip. There is quite a bit of variability in the flowers coloration between plants. Sometimes the sepals and petals can be circinnate.