Myoxanthus
(pronounced: mye-oks-AN-thuss)
Classification
Epidendreae subtribe Pleurothallidinae
Etymology
From the Greek myoxanthos, meaning a mouse-like flower, of unknown significance.
Distribution
A genus of 47 species from throughout the Neotropics. The genus is divided into three subgenera and three sections.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow plants of Myoxanthus in pots or baskets of fine- to medium-grade epiphyte mixture. Provide medium light levels, cool-intermediate to cool temperatures, and regular watering throughout the year.
Literature
Carnevali, G. and I. Ramirez M. 1989(1990). Orchidaceae nuevas o interesantes para la Flora de Venezuela (VI), dos nuevos reportes del genero Myoxanthus Poepp. et Endlch. Acta Bot. Venez. 15(3-4):7-12. Luer, C. A. 1982. A re-evaluation of the genus Myoxanthus (Orchidaceae). Selbyana 7:34-54. Luer, C. A. 1983. Miscellaneous new species in the Pleurothallidinae. Phytologia 54(5):379-390. Luer, C. A. 1992. Icones Pleurothallidinarum IX. Systematics of Myoxanthus. Monogr. Syst. Bot. 44:1-128.
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