Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
unifolia
ID:
234976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 157 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234307



Common Names

  • Malaxis unifolia
  • One-leaved Adder's Mouth
  • One-leaved Malaxis


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis amplexicolumna E.W.Greenw. & R.González [unknown]
  • Malaxis grisebachiana (Fawc. & Rendle) Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Malaxis ophioglossoides Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Malaxis thlaspiformis A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Microstylis grisebachiana Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Microstylis ophioglossoides (Muhl. ex Willd.) Nutt. ex Eaton [unknown]
  • Microstylis unifolia (Michx.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
  • Orchis ophioglossoides Walter [unknown]
  • Prescottia ophioglossoides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Achroanthes laxiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Achroanthes obtusifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Achroanthes unifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Malaxis unifolia bifolia Mousley [unknown]
  • Malaxis unifolia variegata Mousley [unknown]
  • Microstylis ophioglossoides mexicana (Lindl.) [unknown]
  • Microstylis unifolia bifolia (Mousley) Marg. [unknown]
  • Malaxis unifolia unifolia [unknown]
  • Achroanthes ophioglossoides (Willd.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Microstylis oophioglossoides (Willd.) Nutt. ex Eaton [unknown]

Description

Malaxis unifolia (also called One-Leaf Malaxis, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, slender leaf that grows up to 5 cm long and a single, small flower with a white or yellowish-green lip. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malaxis unifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malaxis unifolia has small white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malaxis unifolia can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Malaxis unifolia

Malaxis unifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.

Malaxis unifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malaxis unifolia?

Malaxis unifolia

What is the common name of Malaxis unifolia?

One-Leaved Adder's Mouth

What is the natural habitat of Malaxis unifolia?

Tropical moist montane forests

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-118674: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.