Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
galeata
ID:
281052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 637 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280384



Common Names

  • Galeata Polystachya
  • Galeata Orchid
  • Galeata Bearded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Polystachya babilonii Geerinck [unknown]
  • Polystachya cucullata T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Polystachya galeata babilonii Geerinck [unknown]
  • Polystachya galeata galeata [unknown]
  • Polystachya gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Polystachya grandiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya macrantha Lindl. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Polystachya quinqueloba Klinge [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum galeatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium galeatum Sw. [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis galeata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis galeata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Polystachya galeata (also called Helmeted 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 galeata 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 galeata 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 galeata is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Polystachya galeata

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

Polystachya galeata FAQ

What is the common name of Polystachya galeata?

Helmeted Polystachya

What is the origin of Polystachya galeata?

West Africa

What is the flower color of Polystachya galeata?

Yellow

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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