Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frutex
ID:
247673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7(1): 36 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247005

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus frutex
  • Frutex Myoxanthus
  • Myoxanthus Frutex

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis frutex Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis frutex Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Myoxanthus frutex (also called the shrubby myoxanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus frutex is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myoxanthus frutex is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoxanthus frutex can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Myoxanthus frutex

Myoxanthus frutex can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.

Myoxanthus frutex FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Myoxanthus frutex

What is the common name of this plant?

Unknown

What type of plant is this?

Orchid

Species in the Myoxanthus genus

Myoxanthus affinis, Myoxanthus antennifer, Myoxanthus ceratothallis, Myoxanthus chloe, Myoxanthus cimex, Myoxanthus colothrix, Myoxanthus dasyllis, Myoxanthus ephelis, Myoxanthus epibator, Myoxanthus eumeces, Myoxanthus exasperatus, Myoxanthus fimbriatus, Myoxanthus frutex, Myoxanthus georgei, Myoxanthus gorgon, Myoxanthus gyas, Myoxanthus hirsuticaulis, Myoxanthus hirtipes, Myoxanthus hystrix, Myoxanthus lonchophyllus, Myoxanthus mejiae, Myoxanthus melittanthus, Myoxanthus merae, Myoxanthus monophyllus, Myoxanthus montanus, Myoxanthus neillii, Myoxanthus octomerioides, Myoxanthus parvilabius, Myoxanthus priapus, Myoxanthus pulvinatus, Myoxanthus punctatus, Myoxanthus reymondii, Myoxanthus sarcodactylae, Myoxanthus scandens, Myoxanthus seidelii, Myoxanthus serripetalus, Myoxanthus simplicicaulis, Myoxanthus speciosus, Myoxanthus trachychlamys, Myoxanthus uxorius, Myoxanthus xiphion, Myoxanthus ruschii, Myoxanthus werneri, Myoxanthus aciculifolius, Myoxanthus congestus, Myoxanthus ovatipetalus, Myoxanthus sotoanus, Myoxanthus ortizianus, Myoxanthus cereus,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130814: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.