Polystachya rhodoptera

Also known as: The Red Winged Polystachya or Polystachya wahisiana Polystachya subcorymbosa Polystachya carnea in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cameroon Liberia Nigeria

General Information

The Red Winged Polystachya is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cameroon, Liberia and Nigeria. The name refers to the red winglike structures on the base of the lip.