Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ribana
ID:
465985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo & López-Ferr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 61: 28 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465317



Common Names

  • Ribana Malaxis
  • Malaxis Ribana
  • Ribana Malaxis


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Description

Malaxis ribana (also called Ribana Malaxis, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen herb native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on top with a paler underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis ribana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malaxis ribana is a white to yellow, three-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis ribana is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Malaxis ribana

Malaxis ribana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Malaxis ribana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis ribana?

Malaxis ribana

What is the natural habitat of Malaxis ribana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the average size of Malaxis ribana?

The tree can reach up to 15 meters in height

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-253012: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.