Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brugeana
ID:
280942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geerinck

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 49: 412 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280274



Common Names

  • Polystachya Brugeana
  • Brugeana Orchid
  • Bruges Orchid


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Description

Polystachya brugeana (also called Polystachya brugeana, 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 brugeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant for its attractive foliage. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya brugeana 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 brugeana 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 brugeana

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

Polystachya brugeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya brugeana?

Polystachya brugeana

What is the common name of Polystachya brugeana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya brugeana?

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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