Polystachya fusiformis (Thouars) Lindl.

fusiformis: spindle-shaped; swollen in the middle and tapering on both ends; referring to the shape of the pseudobulbs

Epiphytic herb producing a pendent chain of long, slender pseudobulbs, which can reach a length of up to 1 m. Inflorescence terminal, distinctly branched, up to 50 flowered. Flowers small, greenish to yellow-green, more or less tinged purple, sometimes entirely purple.

Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa, Madagascar and Mascarene Islands