Distribution Map

Polystachya pubescens

                   


Orchidaceae Vandoideae Vandeae Polystachyinae

As at April 2024, 5 herbarium specimens, 1 photo record

South African Red List status: LC
Global Distribution: Southern Africa only
Flora Protection Act: Schedule B

Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*):
Polystachya pubescens - Similar to P. ottoniana, but pseudobulbs closely matted together. Leaves usually two, lance-shaped, pointed, up to c 5 cm long X 1 cm wide. Main axis and branches shortly hairy; flowers 1—5 per plant. Perianth varies from white, fading cream, to brownish-orange; sepals c 8 mm long, pointed with few hairs; petals c 5 mm long; lip c 7 mm long, three-lobed.

* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.

Notes:
Global distribution information: southern Africa includes southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Restricted distribution has been based on an estimated extent of occurence of less than 100 000 km2 and/or an estimated area of occupancy of 100 km2, based on geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist data.