Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan., Medina Tr. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 53: 78 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345743
Common Names
- Maxillaria Multifoliata
- Mimosa Rastrera
- Platycarpum Loretensis
Description
Malaxis sibundoyensis (also called Malaxis sibundoyensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Colombia and typically grows in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed sites. It has a rosette-like stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are yellow and have six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Malaxis sibundoyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malaxis sibundoyensis has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malaxis sibundoyensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Malaxis sibundoyensis
Malaxis sibundoyensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Ramiro Medina Trejo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medina Tr.' in the authors string.