Malaxis macrostachya
Chiricahua Adder's Mouth Orchid, Chiricahua Addersmouth Orchid
Also known as: Achroanthes montana (Engelm. ex Rothr.) Greene +4 more
- Achroanthes montana (Engelm. ex Rothr.) Greene
- Malaxis soulei L.O.Williams
- Microstylis macrostachya (Lex.) Lindl.
- Microstylis montana Engelm. ex Rothr.
- Ophrys macrostachya Lex.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous geophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Malaxis macrostachya (commonly known as Chiricahua adder's-mouth orchid) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Texas