Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
concreta
ID:
280981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Garay & H.R.Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 9: 206 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280313



Common Names

  • Polystachya Concreta
  • Concreta Orchid
  • Solid Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria purpurea Beer [unknown]
  • Onychium flavescens Blume [unknown]
  • Polystachya buchananii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Polystachya caquetana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Polystachya colombiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Polystachya cubensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Polystachya extinctoria Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Polystachya flavescens J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Polystachya gracilis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Polystachya hypocrita Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Polystachya jussieuana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Polystachya kraenzliniana Pabst [unknown]
  • Polystachya latifolia De Wild. [unknown]
  • Polystachya lehmbachiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya lepidantha Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya lettowiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya mauritiana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Polystachya minuta Frapp. ex Cordem. [unknown]
  • Polystachya penangensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya pleistantha Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya praealta Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya purpurea Wight [unknown]
  • Polystachya purpurea lutescens Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Polystachya reichenbachiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya rufinula Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Polystachya siamensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya singapurensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya tessellata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya tricruris Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Polystachya tricuspidata Hoehne [unknown]
  • Polystachya zanguebarica Rolfe [unknown]
  • Polystachya zeylanica Lindl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Callista flavescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polystachya mauritiana anceps H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Polystachya minuta (Aubl.) Britton in Small [illegitimate]
  • Polystachya tessellata tricruris (Rchb.f.) Schelpe [unknown]
  • Polystachya luteola paniculata Cordem. [unknown]
  • Polystachya luteola exsanguis Cordem. [unknown]
  • Polystachya luteola tincta Cordem. [unknown]
  • Polystachya luteola racemifera S.Moore [unknown]
  • Cranichis luteola Sw. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium flavescens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium parvum Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium polystachyum Sw. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium polystachyum Thouars [illegitimate]
  • Dendrorkis extinctoria Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis jussieuana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis minuta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis polystachyon Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis purpurea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis rufinula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis tessellata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis zollingeri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Epidendrum concretum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum minutum Aubl. [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis jussieuana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis estrellensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis extinctoria (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis minuta (Aubl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis rufinula (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis shirensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis similus (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis tessellata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis wightii (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis zollingeri (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polystachya dagremondiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya kraenzliana Pabst [unknown]
  • Dendrobium polystachys Thouars [illegitimate]
  • Dendrorchis polystachyon (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis purpurea (Wight) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrobium polystachyon Sw. [unknown]

Description

Polystachya concreta (also called Concrete Polystachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It has a single, upright stem with a terminal inflorescence of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya concreta 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 concreta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya concreta is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it during the growing season. The plant should be protected from extreme temperatures and strong winds.

Where to Find Polystachya concreta

Polystachya concreta is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Polystachya concreta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya concreta?

Polystachya concreta

Where is Polystachya concreta found?

Polystachya concreta is found in tropical Africa.

What type of environment does Polystachya concreta prefer?

Polystachya concreta prefers humid, tropical environments.

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-162742: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Herman Royden Sweet (1909-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Sweet' in the authors string.