Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maguirei
ID:
234668

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 217 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233999



Common Names

  • Malaxis maguirei
  • Maguire's Malaxis
  • Maguire's Bog-orchid


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Description

Malaxis maguirei (also called 'Maguire's Adder's-mouth', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana. It grows in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, seeps, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis maguirei is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis maguirei is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis maguirei is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. Cultivation: Malaxis maguirei requires a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist but not wet. Propagation: Malaxis maguirei can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation.

Where to Find Malaxis maguirei

Malaxis maguirei is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Malaxis maguirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis maguirei?

Malaxis maguirei

What is the common name of Malaxis maguirei?

Maguire's Adder's-mouth

Where is Malaxis maguirei found?

It is found in Central America, Mexico, 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,