The inflorescence arises from the upper nodes of the pseudobulbs and bears small, often uninteresting flowers, which may be hairy or glabrous.
Flower colour is mostly white to pinkish or yellowish.
Quite common in the lowland forests of Papua New Guinea is E. javanica with its fleshy leaves and tall, densely-flowered inflorescence. The flowers of E. javanica are white to pale yellowish. Eria species are commonly found from sea level to the alpine mist forests growing in exposed positions as well as in deep shade. All drawings and photos are subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.