Malaxis major
Royal Adder's Mouth Orchid
Also known as: Malaxis rotundata (Ridl.) Kuntze +2 more
- Malaxis rotundata (Ridl.) Kuntze
- Microstylis major Rchb.f.
- Microstylis rotundata Ridl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte.
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Malaxis major (commonly known as Royal Adder's-Mouth Orchid) is an orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.