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Internal ID UUID643fe8942323b659531275
Scientific name Polystachya elegans
Authority Rchb.f.
First published in Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 113 (1881)

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Polystachya elegans is a type of orchid that is native to Cameroon. This species is known for its elegant appearance and is commonly found in the wild. It is a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts and is often used in floral arrangements. Its unique features and vibrant colors make it a standout among other orchid species.

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Scientific name Authority First published in
Polystachya calyptrata Kraenzl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 392 (1914)
Polystachya mannii Rolfe Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 117 (1897)
Unguiculabia elegans (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Mytnik Richardiana 8: 21 (2008)
Dendrorkis elegans Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 658 (1891)
Dendrorchis elegans (Rchb.f.) Kuntze Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 658 1891

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  • Africa
    • West Tropical Africa
      • Nigeria
      • Togo
    • West-central Tropical Africa
      • Cameroon
      • Congo
      • Equatorial Guinea
      • Gabon
      • Gulf Of Guinea Islands

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000280355
Tropicos 50012790
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:654306-1
The Plant List kew-162782
Open Tree Of Life 134974
NCBI Taxonomy 687610
IPNI 654306-1
GBIF 2792033
EOL 1133205
Wikipedia Polystachya_elegans

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Title Authors Publication Released IDs
Reticulate evolution in diploid and tetraploid species of Polystachya (Orchidaceae) as shown by plastid DNA sequences and low-copy nuclear genes Russell A, Samuel R, Klejna V, Barfuss MH, Rupp B, Chase MW Ann Bot 04-Jun-2010
PMCID:PMC2889800
doi:10.1093/aob/mcq092
PMID:20525745

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