Polystachya rhodoptera
Also known as: Dendrorchis rhodoptera (Rchb.f.) Kuntze +6 more
- Dendrorchis rhodoptera (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Dendrorkis rhodoptera (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Polystachya carnea Brongn.
- Polystachya subcorymbosa Kraenzl.
- Polystachya sulfurea A.Braun
- Polystachya wahisiana De Wild.
- Polystachya wahisiana DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Polystachya rhodoptera is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zaïre