Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
238885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brieger & Illg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Trab. Congr. Nac. Bot. 26: 240 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238217



Common Names

  • Brasiliensis Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Brasiliensis
  • Maxillaria of Brasiliensis


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Synonyms

  • Heterotaxis brasiliensis (Brieger & Illg) F.Barros [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Brazil. It has short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and long, narrow leaves. It is found in humid forests, often in shady areas, and is found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria brasiliensis has yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria brasiliensis is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid from Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark chips, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria brasiliensis

Maxillaria brasiliensis can be found in Brazil.

Maxillaria brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria brasiliensis?

Maxillaria brasiliensis

What is the common name of Maxillaria brasiliensis?

Brazilian Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria brasiliensis?

Maxillaria brasiliensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central 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

Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.
Rolf Dieter Illg (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Illg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154966-2: Based on the initial data import