Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
woosnamii
ID:
281365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 235 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280697



Common Names

  • Polystachya woosnamii
  • Woosnamii Orchid
  • Woosnamium Orchid


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Description

Polystachya woosnamii (also called Woosnam's Polystachya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a small epiphytic orchid growing up to 0.5 m tall with lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polystachya woosnamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polystachya woosnamii var. woosnamii
Polystachya woosnamii var. nyungweensis Delep. & J.-P.Lebel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polystachya woosnamii is pink with a yellow lip and a short spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polystachya woosnamii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be grown in a bright, humid environment. It should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polystachya woosnamii

Polystachya woosnamii is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Polystachya woosnamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polystachya woosnamii?

Polystachya woosnamii

What is the natural habitat of Polystachya woosnamii?

Polystachya woosnamii is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.

What is the flower color of Polystachya woosnamii?

The flowers of Polystachya woosnamii are yellow to orange in color.

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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