Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
speciosus
ID:
247710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7(1): 51 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247042

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus speciosus
  • Speciosus Myoxanthus
  • Speciosus

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis speciosa Luer [unknown]

Description

Myoxanthus speciosus (also called Showy myoxanthus, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the cloud forests of South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a few leaves at the base and a single, large, yellow flower. It is found in humid, shady habitats at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus speciosus 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 speciosus 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 speciosus is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Myoxanthus speciosus

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

Myoxanthus speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoxanthus speciosus?

Myoxanthus speciosus

What are the common names of Myoxanthus speciosus?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Myoxanthus speciosus?

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,

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