Malaxis

Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics

Malaxis Sol. ex Sw.
ORCHIDACEAE
ADDERSMOUTH ORCHID
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Classification

ASPARAGALES
Malaxis

Citation

MALAXIS Solander ex Swartz, Prodr. 8, 119. 1788.
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TYPE: Malaxis spicata Swartz Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 570. 1913.

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Malaxis spicata FLORIDA ADDERSMOUTH ORCHID Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP)
Malaxis unifolia GREEN ADDERSMOUTH ORCHID Native Endangered-State FAC (NWPL)

Identification Key

1.  Leaves 2-3(5); lip usually with yellowish, orange, to reddish coloration
M. spicata
1.  Leaves 1; lip green
M. unifolia

Genus Synonyms

Synonym Full Citation Basionym Type
No synonyms found.