Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
affinis
ID:
247653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7(1): 35 (1982):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246985

Common Names

  • Myoxanthus Affinis
  • Affinis Bush
  • Affinis Myoxanthus

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia affinis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia rigidifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis affinis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis furfuracea F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis rigidifolia Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Myoxanthus affinis (also called Affinis Myoxanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has elliptic-ovate leaves. It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myoxanthus affinis is used for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Myoxanthus affinis 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 affinis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Myoxanthus affinis

Myoxanthus affinis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Myoxanthus affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myoxanthus affinis?

Myoxanthus affinis

What is the family of Myoxanthus affinis?

Myoxanthaceae

What is the common name of Myoxanthus affinis?

Affine myoxanthus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130797: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.