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Myoxanthus octomerioides

Botanic Family

Orchidaceae

Author

(Lindley) Luer

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Guerrero
• Oaxaca
• Veracruz - Mexico
• Nicaragua

Natural Habitats

• Montane rain forest

Flowering Times

• Sep-Nov (Mexico)

Fruiting Times

Epiphytic large somewhat scandent rhizomatous orchid, leaves 190mm x 50mm, congested fascicles with purple floral bracts to 5mm, fragrant creamy flowers, sepals to 9mm x 4mmm petals to 9.5mm x 2.7mm, capsule to 14mm x 4.5mm

Further References

• Icon. Orch.
• The Plant List 2
• Kew