Status:
valid
Authors:
(Szlach. & Kolan.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 37 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346078
Common Names
- Malaxis Schneideri
- Schneideri Malaxis
- Malaxis Schneideri Orchid
Description
Malaxis schneideri (also called 'Schneider's Malaxis', among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.1 meters. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Malaxis schneideri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green look in any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, removing toxins from the air and helping to improve air quality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malaxis schneideri has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malaxis schneideri is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It can be grown in a potting medium of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of plants. The divisions should be planted in the same potting medium as the mother plant.
Where to Find Malaxis schneideri
Malaxis schneideri is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Malaxis schneideri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malaxis schneideri?
Malaxis schneideri
What is the family of Malaxis schneideri?
Orchidaceae
Where is Malaxis schneideri found?
Venezuela
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,