Polystachya vaginata
Also known as: Isochilostachya vaginata (Summerh.) Mytnik & Szlach.
- Isochilostachya vaginata (Summerh.) Mytnik & Szlach.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Polystachya vaginata is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe