Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kermesina
ID:
281110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 333 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280442



Common Names

  • Kermesina Polystachya
  • Kermesina Orchid
  • Kermesina Bearded Orchid


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Description

Polystachya kermesina (also called Kermesina Polystachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It has a single, upright stem with a terminal inflorescence of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya kermesina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Polystachya kermesina

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

Polystachya kermesina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya kermesina?

Polystachya kermesina

What is the common name of Polystachya kermesina?

Crimson Polystachya

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya kermesina?

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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