Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodii
ID:
1319743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acev.-Rodr. & Ackerman

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 646 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332197



Common Names

  • Malaxis dodii
  • Dod's Malaxis
  • Dod's


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Description

Malaxis dodii (also called Dod's Malaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis dodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malaxis dodii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis dodii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Malaxis dodii

Malaxis dodii can be found in the Caribbean Islands.

Malaxis dodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis dodii?

Malaxis dodii

What is the common name of Malaxis dodii?

Dod's Adder's Mouth

Where is Malaxis dodii native to?

Mexico, Central America, 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

Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.