Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sarcodactylae
ID:
247703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7(1): 49 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247035



Common Names

  • Myoxanthus sarcodactylae
  • Sarcodactylae Myoxanthus
  • Sarcodactylae


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis sarcodactylae Luer [unknown]

Description

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae (also called the finger-like myoxanthus, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Myoxanthus sarcodactylae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers, and it is pollinated by hummingbirds. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Myoxanthus sarcodactylae

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoxanthus sarcodactylae?

Myoxanthus sarcodactylae

What are the common names of Myoxanthus sarcodactylae?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Myoxanthus sarcodactylae?

It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil

Species in the Myoxanthus genus

Myoxanthus affinis, Myoxanthus antennifer, Myoxanthus ceratothallis, Myoxanthus chloe, Myoxanthus cimex, Myoxanthus colothrix, Myoxanthus dasyllis, Myoxanthus ephelis, Myoxanthus epibator, Myoxanthus eumeces, Myoxanthus exasperatus, Myoxanthus fimbriatus, Myoxanthus frutex, Myoxanthus georgei, Myoxanthus gorgon, Myoxanthus gyas, Myoxanthus hirsuticaulis, Myoxanthus hirtipes, Myoxanthus hystrix, Myoxanthus lonchophyllus, Myoxanthus mejiae, Myoxanthus melittanthus, Myoxanthus merae, Myoxanthus monophyllus, Myoxanthus montanus, Myoxanthus neillii, Myoxanthus octomerioides, Myoxanthus parvilabius, Myoxanthus priapus, Myoxanthus pulvinatus, Myoxanthus punctatus, Myoxanthus reymondii, Myoxanthus sarcodactylae, Myoxanthus scandens, Myoxanthus seidelii, Myoxanthus serripetalus, Myoxanthus simplicicaulis, Myoxanthus speciosus, Myoxanthus trachychlamys, Myoxanthus uxorius, Myoxanthus xiphion, Myoxanthus ruschii, Myoxanthus werneri, Myoxanthus aciculifolius, Myoxanthus congestus, Myoxanthus ovatipetalus, Myoxanthus sotoanus, Myoxanthus ortizianus, Myoxanthus cereus,

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,

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