Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elatior
ID:
1416759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Peraza & Carnevali

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 50: 52 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429224



Common Names

  • Polystachya elatior
  • Climbing Orchid
  • Fairy Orchid


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Description

Polystachya elatior (also called 'Tall polystachya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya elatior is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polystachya elatior has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya elatior is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Polystachya elatior

Polystachya elatior can be found in tropical Africa.

Polystachya elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya elatior?

Polystachya elatior

What is the common name of Polystachya elatior?

Tall polystachya

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya elatior?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Lizandro N. Peraza-Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peraza' in the authors string.