Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laurentii
ID:
281124

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Not. Pl. Util. Congo 1: 132 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280456



Common Names

  • Polystachya laurentii
  • Laurent's Polystachya
  • Laurent's Orchid


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Description

Polystachya laurentii (also called African Jewel Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a single, erect, leafy stem, up to 40 cm tall, with several oblong-lanceolate leaves, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The inflorescence is a raceme of several flowers, with sepals and petals of a greenish-yellow color, and a lip with a yellowish-green background, and purple-brown spots.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya laurentii 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 laurentii 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 laurentii is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, peat-based potting mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light. Once the seedlings have reached a few inches in height, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Polystachya laurentii

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

Polystachya laurentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya laurentii?

Polystachya laurentii

What type of plant is Polystachya laurentii?

Orchid

Where is Polystachya laurentii native to?

Congo

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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