Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
golungensis
ID:
281063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Flora 48: 185 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280395



Common Names

  • Golungensis Polystachya
  • Golungensis Orchid
  • Golungensis Bearded Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Polystachya coriacea Rolfe [unknown]
  • Polystachya johnsonii Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Polystachya mayombensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Polystachya spiranthoides Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis golungensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorchis golungensis (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Polystachya golungensis (also called Golungen 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 golungensis 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 golungensis 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 golungensis 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 golungensis

Polystachya golungensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to Namibia.

Polystachya golungensis FAQ

What is the common name of Polystachya golungensis?

Golungen Polystachya

What is the origin of Polystachya golungensis?

West Africa

What is the flower color of Polystachya golungensis?

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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