Polystachya zambesiaca
Also known as: Polystachya hislopii Rolfe +2 more
- Polystachya hislopii Rolfe
- Polystachya lawrenceana var. hislopii (Rolfe) Kraenzl.
- Polystachya phiriae Fibeck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Polystachya zambesiaca is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in Africa. 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, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe