Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
holstii
ID:
281086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 3: 150 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280418



Common Names

  • Holst's Polystachya
  • Holst's Orchid
  • Holst's Bearded Orchid


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Description

Polystachya holstii (also called Holst'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 holstii 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 holstii is yellow in color, with a long, slender tube and six petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya holstii can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Polystachya holstii

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

Polystachya holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya holstii?

Polystachya holstii

What is the common name of Polystachya holstii?

Holst's Polystachya

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya holstii?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Africa

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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