Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicarinata
ID:
280930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 236 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280262



Common Names

  • Polystachya Bicarinata
  • Bicarinata Orchid
  • Two-keeled Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Polystachya eusepala Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Polystachya bicarinata (also called Polystachya bicarinata, 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 bicarinata 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 bicarinata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya bicarinata is a small, terrestrial orchid that grows from a rhizome. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome, which can be done in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Polystachya bicarinata

Polystachya bicarinata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Polystachya bicarinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya bicarinata?

Polystachya bicarinata

What is the common name of Polystachya bicarinata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya bicarinata?

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,

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