Myoxanthus (from Greek for "dormouse" and "flower")[1] is a genus of orchids with about 50 species, widely distributed in Central and South America.[2] This genus is a close ally of Pleurothallis.
The genera Chaetocephala Barb.Rodr., Dubois-Reymondia H.Karst., Duboisia H.Karst.,[3] and Reymondia H.Karst. & Kuntze have been included in Myoxanthus.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ Luer, Carlyle A. (1982-08-01). "A reevaluation of the genus myoxanthus (orchidaceae)". Selbyana. 7 (1). Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc.: 35. Retrieved 2023-06-11 – via JSTOR.
Etymology: From the Greek myoxos (μυωξος), "a dormouse," and anthos (ανθος), "flower," referring to some obscure character of the flower.
- ^ Rojas-Alvarado, Gustavo; Blanco, Mario A.; Karremans, Adam P. (2021-06-10). "A taxonomic synopsis and morphological characterization of Myoxanthus (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae)". Phytotaxa. 507 (3). Magnolia Press: 211. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.507.3.1. Retrieved 2023-06-11 – via Biotaxa.
The genus is distributed from southern Mexico throughout Central America to Bolivia and Brazil.
- ^ "Myoxanthus Poepp. & Endl". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Heterotypic Synonyms. Archived from the original on 2023-06-11. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
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