Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer & R.Vásquez) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 7(1): 43 (1982):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247008
Common Names
- Myoxanthus gyas
- Gyas Myoxanthus
- Myoxanthus Gyas
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis frutex robusta C.Schweinf. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis gyas Luer & R.Vásquez [unknown]
Description
Myoxanthus gyas (also called the Gyas 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 gyas 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
The flower of Myoxanthus gyas is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myoxanthus gyas can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Myoxanthus gyas
Myoxanthus gyas is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Myoxanthus gyas FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Myoxanthus gyas
What is the common name of this plant?
Unknown
What type of plant is this?
Orchid
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,