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Myoxanthus octomerioides 'MC232' × self
 
 
 
 
Number: TN1280
Name: Myoxanthus octomerioides 'MC232' × self
Type: self    (What's that?)
Seed Donor: Dale Borders
 
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range CI (58-75°F)
 
For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.

Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
For Species:   Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 80°F, nights 60°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)
For Species:   Winter: days average 79°F, nights 50°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F (Source: Baker's Web OSC)

About the name...
Etymology of Myoxanthus   From latinized Greek "mys" muscle, "xanthos" yellow, from the fleshy, red-brown sepals. (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Etymology of octomerioides   Graecised, "Octomeria" like an Octomeria (orchid genus) (Source: Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Pronunciation of Myoxanthus   my-oh-ZAN-thus (Source: Hawkes 1978)
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Flask Information
Availability: Capsule failed. We were not able to make any flasks.
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The origin/habitat information below is supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker

The following information is based on the name of the plant provided by the donor, and assumes that the name is correct. If the plant has been misidentified, then the following information may not be correct.
This text is copyrighted by the Bakers and may not be reproduced without permission.

ORIGIN/HABITAT: Mexico. This epiphytic orchid is known from southwestern Mexico in the state of Guerrero where it has been found on oak trees near Omiltemi and somewhat southwest of Chilpancingo on oak trees at 5600 ft. (1700 m). Although reportedly occurring in Belize and Nicaragua, details of habitat location and elevation were not given for those regions.
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