Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polystachys
ID:
255273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 177 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254605



Common Names

  • Oeoniella polystachys
  • Many-spiked Oeoniella
  • Many-spiked Woodland Star


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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys pescatoriana S.Moore [unknown]
  • Listrostachys polystachys Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Macradenia polystachya Spreng. [unknown]
  • Monixus polystachys Finet [unknown]
  • Oeonia polystachys (Thouars) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Beclardia polystachya (Thouars) Frapp. [unknown]
  • Aeranthes polystachya Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum polystachys Thouars [unknown]
  • Epidorkis polystachya Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angorchis polystachya Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum kimballianum auct. [deprecated]
  • Angraecum pescatorianum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Angraecum polystachyum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Aeonia polystachya Benth. & Hook. [unknown]

Description

Oeoniella polystachys (also called Many-spiked Oeoniella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a single stem and small, white flowers. It is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oeoniella polystachys is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used for cooking and lighting.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oeoniella polystachys are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeoniella polystachys is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Oeoniella polystachys

Oeoniella polystachys is native to tropical Africa.

Oeoniella polystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeoniella polystachys?

Oeoniella polystachys

What is the common name of Oeoniella polystachys?

Polystachys

What is the natural habitat of Oeoniella polystachys?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Oeoniella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138114: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.