Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erica-lanzae
ID:
1327558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Killmann, J.-P.Lebel & Delep.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 63: 103 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340012



Common Names

  • Polystachya erica-lanzae
  • Erica-Lanza's Polystachya
  • Erica-Lanza's Orchid


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Description

Polystachya erica-lanzae (also called Erica-Lanzae Polystachya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to Madagascar and is found in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya erica-lanzae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya erica-lanzae is a small yellow flower with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya erica-lanzae is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Polystachya erica-lanzae

Polystachya erica-lanzae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.

Polystachya erica-lanzae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya erica-lanzae?

Polystachya erica-lanzae

What is the common name of Polystachya erica-lanzae?

Erica-lanzae Polystachya

What type of plant is Polystachya erica-lanzae?

Epiphytic orchid

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Gilbert Delepierre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delep.' in the authors string.
Jean-Paul Lebel (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebel' in the authors string.
Dorothee Killmann (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killmann' in the authors string.