Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fischeri
ID:
281041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 39: 97 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280373



Common Names

  • Fischer's Polystachya
  • Fischer's Orchid
  • Fischer's Bearded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Polystachya kilimanjari Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Polystachya fischeri (also called Fischer's Polystachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, fleshy, green leaf and a single, short-lived, yellow flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya fischeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya fischeri is a small, yellowish-green, fragrant flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya fischeri 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 fischeri

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

Polystachya fischeri FAQ

What is the common name of Polystachya fischeri?

Fischer's Polystachya

What is the origin of Polystachya fischeri?

West Africa

What is the flower color of Polystachya fischeri?

White

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-162799: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.