Polystachya

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Polystachya

1. Description Polystachya is a genus of orchids that belongs to the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and tropical Asia. The name Polystachya is derived from the Greek words “poly,” meaning many, and “stachys,” meaning spike, which refers to the numerous spikes of flowers that grow from the stem. 2. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…