Polystachya malilaensis

Also known as: The Mt. Umalila Polystachya or Polystachya zambesiaca var. malilaensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Malawi Zaire - Angola Zimbabwe

General Information

The Mt. Umalila Polystachya is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Malawi, Angola and Zimbabwe. It is named after the An Area of Tanzania.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations.