Polystachya albescens subsp. polyphylla
Also known as: Polystachya polyphylla Summerh.
- Polystachya polyphylla Summerh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Polystachya albescens subsp. polyphylla is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Polystachya albescens, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon
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