Polystachya melanantha
Also known as: Polystachya conocharis Kraenzl. ex Engl. +3 more
- Polystachya conocharis Kraenzl. ex Engl.
- Polystachya ionocharis Kraenzl.
- Polystachya uniflora De Wild.
- Polystachya uniflora DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Originating in Africa, Polystachya melanantha is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mozambique, Tanzania