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Myoxanthus exasperatus is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Myoxanthus.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with many 1 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in Venezuela and Ecuador at elevations of 300 to 2580 meters
Culture[]
Keep plant in shade to moderate lighting. Plant can be grown in cool to warm conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
Common Names: Myoxanthus covered with sharp points
Synonyms[]
- Anathallis parahybunensis Barb. Rodr. 1882
- Humboldtia exasperata (Lindl.) Kuntze 1891
- Humboldtia peduncularis Kuntze 1891
- Humboltia exasperata (Lindl.) Kuntze 1891
- Humboltia peduncularis (Lindl.) Kuntze 1891
- Myoxanthus parahybunensis (Barb. Rodr.) Luer 1982
- *Pleurothallis exasperata Lindl. 1859
- Pleurothallis macropus Schltr. 1915
- Pleurothallis peduncularis Lindl. 1843
- Specklinia peduncularis (Kuntze) F.Barros 1983 publ. 1984