Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
archilarum
ID:
1333113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiron) Molinari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 293 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345567



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Archilarum
  • Archilarum Maxillaria
  • Archilarum's Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria archilarum (also called Archilarum Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet, shady areas such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria archilarum is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria archilarum has small, white to pale yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria archilarum can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Maxillaria archilarum

Maxillaria archilarum is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Maxillaria archilarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria archilarum?

Maxillaria archilarum

What is the common name of Maxillaria archilarum?

Archila's Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria archilarum?

Tropical rainforests of Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.