Myoxanthus

In this article, we are going to explore the fascinating life of Myoxanthus, a character who has left an indelible mark on history. Over the years, Myoxanthus has been the subject of admiration, controversy and debate, and his legacy lives on to this day. From his most notable feats to the darkest moments of his life, we'll delve into the ins and outs of Myoxanthus's life to discover what made this figure so influential. Through testimonies, documents and analysis, we will try to shed light on the importance and impact of Myoxanthus in his time and today, to truly understand the scope of his legacy.

Myoxanthus
Myoxanthus lonchophyllus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Myoxanthus
Poepp. & Endl.
Species

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

  1. ^ Luer, Carlyle A. (1982-08-01). "A reevaluation of the genus myoxanthus (orchidaceae)". Selbyana. 7 (1). Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc.: 35. JSTOR 41759564. 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.