Polystachya malilaensis
Also known as: Polystachya zambesiaca var. malilaensis (Schltr.) Geerinck
- Polystachya zambesiaca var. malilaensis (Schltr.) Geerinck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Polystachya malilaensis is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Polystachya, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe