Malaxis spicata
Florida Adder's Mouth, Florida Adder's Mouth Orchid
Also known as: Achroanthes floridana (Chapm.) Greene +11 more
- Achroanthes floridana (Chapm.) Greene
- Malaxis brittonii Acuña
- Malaxis confusa (Cogn.) C.Schweinf.
- Malaxis floridana (Chapm.) Kuntze
- Malaxis integra (Fawc. & Rendle) Fawc. & Rendle
- Malaxis spicata f. morganiae P.M.Br.
- Malaxis spicata f. trifoliata P.M.Br.
- Malaxis spicata f. variagata P.M.Br., P.Subrahm. & J.Subrahm.
- Microstylis confusa Cogn.
- Microstylis floridana Chapm.
- Microstylis integra Fawc. & Rendle
- Microstylis spicata Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte.
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Malaxis spicata (commonly known as Florida Adder's Mouth or Florida Adder's-Mouth Orchid) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Haiti, Jamaica, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia