Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parva
ID:
281220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 10: 285 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280552



Common Names

  • Polystachya parva
  • Small-flowered Polystachya
  • Parva Polystachya


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Synonyms

  • Polystachya bertauxiana Szlach. & Olszewski [unknown]
  • Polystachya billietiana Geerinck [unknown]
  • Unguiculabia parva (Summerh.) Szlach. & Mytnik [unknown]

Description

Polystachya parva (also called 'Small Polystachya', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya parva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya parva is yellowish-green and has a cylindrical shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya parva is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Polystachya parva

Polystachya parva is native to tropical Africa.

Polystachya parva FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Polystachya parva?

Polystachya parva prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil is best for Polystachya parva?

Polystachya parva prefers well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How much light does Polystachya parva need?

Polystachya parva prefers bright, indirect light.

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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