Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pulvinatus
ID:
247699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 44: 72 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247031

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus pulvinatus
  • Pulvinatus Myoxanthus
  • Pulvinatus

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis pulvinata (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anathallis pulvinata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus pulvinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Myoxanthus pulvinatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers, and it is pollinated by hummingbirds. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoxanthus pulvinatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Myoxanthus pulvinatus

Myoxanthus pulvinatus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Myoxanthus pulvinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoxanthus pulvinatus?

Myoxanthus pulvinatus

What are the common names of Myoxanthus pulvinatus?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Myoxanthus pulvinatus?

It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil

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-130838: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.