Status:
valid
Authors:
Burg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Misc. Pap. Landbouwhoogeschool 19: 23 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280253
Common Names
- Polystachya Bancoensis
- Bancoensis Orchid
- Banco Orchid
Synonyms
- Polystachya affinis nana J.B.Hall [unknown]
- Chelystachya bancoensis (Burg) Mytnik & Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Polystachya bancoensis (also called Polystachya bancoensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Africa. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid forests and on tree trunks. It has long, tubular leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Polystachya bancoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat various skin problems, such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polystachya bancoensis is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polystachya bancoensis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Polystachya bancoensis
Polystachya bancoensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Polystachya bancoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polystachya bancoensis?
Polystachya bancoensis
What is the common name of Polystachya bancoensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Polystachya bancoensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,