Biology:Malaxis
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Short description: Genus of orchids
| Malaxis | |
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| Malaxis monophyllos | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Malaxideae |
| Subtribe: | Malaxidinae |
| Genus: | Malaxis Sol. ex Sw. 1788 |
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Malaxis, commonly called adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions.[1][2][3]
- Species[4]
References
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- ↑ Flora of China Malaxis Solander ex Swartz, 1788. 原沼兰属 yuan zhao lan shu
- ↑ Flora of North America, Malaxis 1788. Adder’s-mouth
- ↑ Ames, O. and C. Schweinfurth. 1935. Nomenclatural studies in Malaxis and Spiranthes. Botanical Museum Leaflets 3: 113–133
- ↑ The Plant List, search for Malaxis
Wikidata ☰ Q163994 entry
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