Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
excavata
ID:
234505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 673 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233836



Common Names

  • Excavata Malaxis
  • Excavata Malaxis Plant
  • Excavata Malaxis Flower


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis caracasana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis carpinterae Ames [unknown]
  • Malaxis hastilabia (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malaxis ottonis (Schltr.) Carnevali & I.Ramírez [unknown]
  • Malaxis sertulifera (Barb.Rodr.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Malaxis uncinata Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Microstylis caracasana Klotzsch ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Microstylis carpinterae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microstylis excavata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Microstylis hastilabia Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Microstylis muelleri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microstylis ottonis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microstylis paranaensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microstylis quadrangularis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Microstylis sertulifera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microstylis spiralipetala Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pycnantha orchioides Ravenna [unknown]
  • Microstylis hastilabia major Porsch [unknown]
  • Cheiropterocephalus sertuliferus Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum umbellatum Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Malaxis hastilabia caracasana (Klotzsch ex Ridl.) Marg. [unknown]
  • Malaxis hastilabia major (Porsch) Marg. [unknown]

Description

Malaxis excavata (also called Excavate Malaxis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis excavata is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis excavata is small, greenish-white, and has a single lip. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis excavata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagate by dividing the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Malaxis excavata

Malaxis excavata can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Malaxis excavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis excavata?

Malaxis excavata

What is the common name of Malaxis excavata?

Excavated malaxis

What type of plant is Malaxis excavata?

Orchid

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-118243: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.