Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chiarae
ID:
913973

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González, Lizb.Hern. & E.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Ibugana 15(1-2): 41 (2007 publ. 2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913308



Common Names

  • Malaxis chiarae
  • Chiarae Malaxis
  • Chiarae Orchid


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Description

Malaxis chiarae (also called Chiarae Malaxis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and are dark green in colour. It is found in forests, scrub, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis chiarae is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis chiarae is white with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis chiarae is an evergreen herbaceous perennial, growing to a height of 30-50 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Malaxis chiarae

Malaxis chiarae can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Malaxis genus

Malaxis abieticola, Malaxis acianthoides, Malaxis adolphii, Malaxis alamaganensis, Malaxis alvaroi, Malaxis andicola, Malaxis apiculata, Malaxis aurea, Malaxis bayardii, Malaxis boliviana, Malaxis boninensis, Malaxis brachyrrhynchos, Malaxis brachystachys, Malaxis buchtienii, Malaxis bulusanensis, Malaxis cardiophylla, Malaxis carnosa, Malaxis casillasii, Malaxis chevalieri, Malaxis chica, Malaxis cipoensis, Malaxis cogniauxiana, Malaxis contrerasii, Malaxis crispifolia, Malaxis cumbensis, Malaxis densiflora, Malaxis discolor, Malaxis domingensis, Malaxis elliptica, Malaxis excavata, Malaxis fastigiata, Malaxis greenwoodiana, Malaxis hagsateri, Malaxis hieronymi, Malaxis hispaniolae, Malaxis histionantha, Malaxis hoppii, Malaxis intermedia, Malaxis iwashinae, Malaxis jaraguae, Malaxis javesiae, Malaxis johniana, Malaxis katangensis, Malaxis labrosa, Malaxis lagotis, Malaxis leonardii, Malaxis lepanthiflora, Malaxis lepidota, Malaxis licatae, Malaxis lobulata,

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-458286: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
Lizbeth Hernández Hernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lizb.Hern.' in the authors string.
María Elisabeth del Carmen Ramírez Medina (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Ramírez' in the authors string.