Polystachya geniculata

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Polystachya geniculata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Polystachya
Species:
P. geniculata
Binomial name
Polystachya geniculata

Polystachya geniculata is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. It is known from only two locations. It grows in the soil or on rocks. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Simo-Droissart, M.; Stévart, T.; Pollard, B.J.; Darbyshire, I.; Droissart, V. (2020). "Polystachya geniculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T46367A87751459. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T46367A87751459.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.