Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sotoanus
ID:
918821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin, Bogarín & Mel.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 470 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918156

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus sotoanus
  • Sotoanus Myoxanthus
  • Sotoanus Orchid

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Description

Myoxanthus sotoanus (also called Soto's Myoxanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, white-colored flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus sotoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myoxanthus sotoanus has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoxanthus sotoanus is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C.

Where to Find Myoxanthus sotoanus

Myoxanthus sotoanus is found in the Caribbean.

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-463551: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.