Myoxanthus (from Greek for "dormouse" and "flower")[1] is a genus of orchids with about 50 species, widely distributed in Central and South America.

[2] This genus is a close ally of Pleurothallis.

The genera Chaetocephala Barb.Rodr., Dubois-Reymondia H.Karst., Duboisia H.Karst.,[3] and Reymondia H.Karst.

& Kuntze have been included in Myoxanthus.

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