Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Mytnik
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2011
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Polystachyinae : 155 (2011)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332962
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Polystachya Alicjae
 - Alicjae Polystachya
 - Alicja's Polystachya
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Polystachya alicjae (also called Alicja's Polystachya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in shady, humid habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a smooth texture.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Polystachya alicjae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Polystachya alicjae has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are slender and have a few hairs on the stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Polystachya alicjae is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Polystachya alicjae
                        
                            Polystachya alicjae can be found in Tanzania.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Polystachya alicjae FAQ
                        
                            What is the natural habitat of Polystachya alicjae?
Polystachya alicjae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
What type of soil does Polystachya alicjae prefer?
Polystachya alicjae prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Polystachya alicjae need?
Polystachya alicjae prefers full sun to partial shade.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Polystachya genus
                        
                            Polystachya aconitiflora, 
Polystachya acridolens, 
Polystachya acuminata, 
Polystachya adansoniae, 
Polystachya aethiopica, 
Polystachya affinis, 
Polystachya albescens, 
Polystachya alpina, 
Polystachya anceps, 
Polystachya angularis, 
Polystachya anthoceros, 
Polystachya armeniaca, 
Polystachya asper, 
Polystachya aurantiaca, 
Polystachya bancoensis, 
Polystachya batkoi, 
Polystachya bella, 
Polystachya bennettiana, 
Polystachya bequaertii, 
Polystachya bicalcarata, 
Polystachya bicarinata, 
Polystachya bifida, 
Polystachya biteaui, 
Polystachya boliviensis, 
Polystachya brassii, 
Polystachya brugeana, 
Polystachya caduca, 
Polystachya caespitifica, 
Polystachya caespitosa, 
Polystachya calluniflora, 
Polystachya caloglossa, 
Polystachya camaridioides, 
Polystachya campyloglossa, 
Polystachya canaliculata, 
Polystachya candida, 
Polystachya carnosa, 
Polystachya caudata, 
Polystachya cerea, 
Polystachya cingulata, 
Polystachya clavata, 
Polystachya concreta, 
Polystachya confusa, 
Polystachya cooperi, 
Polystachya coriscensis, 
Polystachya cornigera, 
Polystachya cribbiana, 
Polystachya cultriformis, 
Polystachya dalzielii, 
Polystachya dendrobiiflora, 
Polystachya dewanckeliana,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,