Myoxanthus hystrix

Also known as: The Porcupine Myoxanthus or Pleurothallis lonchophylla in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Porcupine Myoxanthus is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the An allusion to the hispid, cauline sheaths.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Climate

Grows at high elevations.