Polystachya transvaalensis subsp. transvaalensis
Also known as: Polystachya natalensis Rolfe +2 more
- Polystachya natalensis Rolfe
- Polystachya nigrescens Rendle
- Polystachya rendlei Rolfe
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Polystachya transvaalensis subsp. transvaalensis is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Polystachya transvaalensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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