Polystachya pubescens
Also known as: Dendrorchis pubescens (Rchb.f.) Kuntze +3 more
- Dendrorchis pubescens (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Dendrorkis pubescens (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Epiphora pubescens Lindl.
- Polystachya lindleyana Harv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Polystachya pubescens is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe