Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
irmae
ID:
1328266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radins & Salazar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 126 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340720





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Description

Malaxis irmae (also called Malaxis irmae, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis irmae is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malaxis irmae has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis irmae is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Malaxis irmae

Malaxis irmae is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

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

Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
José A. Radins: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radins' in the authors string.