Polystachya saccata
Also known as: Epiphora saccata Finet +1 more
- Epiphora saccata Finet
- Epiphorella saccata (Finet) Mytnik & Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Polystachya saccata is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Polystachya is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Liberia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zaïre