Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
anastacialynae
ID:
919290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Killmann, J.-P.Lebel & Delep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 61: 79 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918625



Common Names

  • Polystachya Anastacialynae
  • Anastacialynae Polystachya
  • Anastacialynae Polystachya Orchid


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Description

Polystachya anastacialynae (also called Anastacia's Polystachya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya anastacialynae is an epiphytic orchid species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polystachya anastacialynae has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya anastacialynae is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It is native to Central America and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Polystachya anastacialynae

Polystachya anastacialynae can be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-464040: Based on the initial data import
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Gilbert Delepierre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delep.' in the authors string.
Jean-Paul Lebel (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebel' in the authors string.
Dorothee Killmann (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killmann' in the authors string.