Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
adendrobium
ID:
238799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Taxon 13: 248 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238131



Common Names

  • Maxillaria adendrobium
  • Adendrobium Maxillaria
  • Adendrobium Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Neo-urbania adendrobium Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Pleuranthium adendrobium (Rchb.f.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Ponera adendrobium Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Camaridium parviflorum Fawc. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium adendrobium (Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco & Ojeda [unknown]
  • Pleuranthium adendrobium (Rchb.f.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]

Description

Maxillaria adendrobium (also called Adendrobium Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green flowers and long, thin stems.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria adendrobium is used as a source of fiber, food, and medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria adendrobium is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria adendrobium is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist, but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Maxillaria adendrobium

Maxillaria adendrobium can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Maxillaria adendrobium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria adendrobium?

Maxillaria adendrobium

Where is Maxillaria adendrobium found?

Maxillaria adendrobium is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

What type of plant is Maxillaria adendrobium?

Maxillaria adendrobium is an epiphytic orchid.

Species in the Maxillaria genus

Maxillaria acervata, Maxillaria aciantha, Maxillaria acostae, Maxillaria acuminata, Maxillaria acutifolia, Maxillaria adendrobium, Maxillaria adolphi, Maxillaria adscendens, Maxillaria aequiloba, Maxillaria affinis, Maxillaria aggregata, Maxillaria alba, Maxillaria albata, Maxillaria albiflora, Maxillaria alfaroi, Maxillaria allenii, Maxillaria alpestris, Maxillaria alticola, Maxillaria amabilis, Maxillaria amblyantha, Maxillaria anatomorum, Maxillaria anceps, Maxillaria angustibulbosa, Maxillaria angustisegmenta, Maxillaria angustissima, Maxillaria antioquiana, Maxillaria appendiculoides, Maxillaria arachnites, Maxillaria arachnitiflora, Maxillaria arbuscula, Maxillaria argyrophylla, Maxillaria augustae-victoriae, Maxillaria aurea, Maxillaria auyantepuiensis, Maxillaria azulensis, Maxillaria barbosae, Maxillaria batemanii, Maxillaria bennettii, Maxillaria bicallosa, Maxillaria binotii, Maxillaria biolleyi, Maxillaria bocazensis, Maxillaria bolivarensis, Maxillaria boliviensis, Maxillaria bolleoides, Maxillaria bomboizensis, Maxillaria brachybulbon, Maxillaria brachypetala, Maxillaria brachypoda, Maxillaria bracteata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154924-2: Based on the initial data import