Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
medinae
ID:
913980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carnevali & Nog.-Sav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 425 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913315



Common Names

  • Malaxis medinae
  • Medina's Malaxis
  • Medina Malaxis


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Description

Malaxis medinae (also called Medina's Adder's Mouth, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, green, ovate leaf. It is native to Mexico and can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis medinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis medinae 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 medinae is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or through seed. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Malaxis medinae

Malaxis medinae 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-458292: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Eliana J. Noguera-Savelli (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.-Sav.' in the authors string.