Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
physuroides
ID:
234790

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 578 (1953 publ. 1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234121



Common Names

  • Malaxis physuroides
  • Rough-spike Malaxis
  • Rough-spike Bog-orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lisowskia physuroides (Schltr.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Microstylis physuroides Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Malaxis physuroides (also called mouse-tail malaxis, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It grows in wet, shady areas in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis physuroides has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malaxis physuroides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis physuroides can be propagated by division of the rhizomes and by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Malaxis physuroides

Malaxis physuroides is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Malaxis physuroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis physuroides?

Malaxis physuroides

What is the natural habitat of Malaxis physuroides?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What are the common names of Malaxis physuroides?

Mouse-tailed malaxis

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-118503: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.