Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
samilae
ID:
919056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch., Killmann, J.-P.Lebel & Delep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 61: 241 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918391



Common Names

  • Polystachya samilae
  • Samilae Polystachya
  • Polystachya Samilae


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Description

Polystachya samilae (also called Samilae Polystachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Cameroon, where it is found in lowland rainforests. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya samilae is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya samilae is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya samilae is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid and prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Polystachya samilae

Polystachya samilae is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical rainforests.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463801: Based on the initial data import
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Gilbert Delepierre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delep.' in the authors string.
Jean-Paul Lebel (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebel' in the authors string.
Dorothee Killmann (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killmann' in the authors string.