Polystachya subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
281319
Status:
valid
Authors:
Furet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 26 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280651
Common Names
- Polystachya subulata
- Subulata Orchid
- Subulate Orchid
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- Polystachya inaperta Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Polystachya subulata (also called 'Awl-Shaped Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single, long-lasting leaf and a single, erect inflorescence with many small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polystachya subulata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polystachya subulata is a yellowish-green, fragrant, and long-lasting flower. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polystachya subulata is a species of orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and rocks in humid forests. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate full sun. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Polystachya subulata
Polystachya subulata can be found in tropical Africa.
Polystachya subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polystachya subulata?
Polystachya subulata
What is the natural habitat of Polystachya subulata?
It is found in tropical rainforests of West Africa
What is the average size of Polystachya subulata?
It can grow up to a height of 1.2m
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,