Polystachya simplex
Also known as: Polystachya aristulifera Rendle +1 more
- Polystachya aristulifera Rendle
- Polystachya pachyrhiza Kraenzl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Polystachya simplex is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring 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)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe