Malaxis

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Adder's mouth
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Malaxis monophyllos
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Malaxideae
Subtribe: Malaxidinae
Genus: Malaxis
Sol. ex Sw. 1788
Synonyms
  • AchroanthesRaf.
  • AcroanthesRaf.
  • CheiropterocephalusBarb. Rodr.
  • DieniaLindl.
  • HammarbyaKuntze
  • Microstylis(Nutt.) Eaton
  • PedileaLindl.
  • PseudoliparisFinet

Malaxis, commonly called adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions. [1] [2] [3]

Malaxis densiflora from India MicrostylisDensiflora.jpg
Malaxis densiflora from India
Species [4]

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Malaxis macrostachya is a species of orchid widespread across much Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States. It has only one leaf per plant, along with a tall flower stalk with as many as 160 tiny, green flowers.

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References

  1. ↑ Flora of China Malaxis Solander ex Swartz, 1788. 原沼兰属 yuan zhao lan shu
  2. ↑ Flora of North America, Malaxis 1788. Adder’s-mouth
  3. ↑ Ames, O. and C. Schweinfurth. 1935. Nomenclatural studies in Malaxis and Spiranthes. Botanical Museum Leaflets 3: 113–133
  4. ↑ The Plant List, search for Malaxis


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