Myoxanthus (from Greek for "dormouse" and "flower") is a genus of orchids with over 50 species, widely distributed in southern Mexico, Central America, and tropical South America. This genus is a close ally of Pleurothallis.
The genera Chaetocephala <small>Barb.Rodr.</small>, Dubois-reymondia <small>H.Karst.</small>, and Duboisia <small>H.Karst.</small> have been included in Myoxanthus.
54 species are accepted.