Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
238888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 540 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238220



Common Names

  • Brevifolia Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Brevifolia
  • Maxillaria of Brevifolia


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria cuencana Garay [unknown]
  • Maxillaria longa (Schltr.) Senghas [unknown]
  • Maxillaria longibracteata luteorubra (Lindl.) C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria luteorubra Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium luteorubrum F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Camaridium brevifolium Lindl. [unknown]
  • Camaridium longum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium luteorubrum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Adamanthus longibracteatus luteorubrus (Lindl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Maxillariella luteorubra (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Maxillariella brevifolia (Lindl.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Adamanthus brevifolius (Lindl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Adamanthus luteoruber (Lindl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Costa Rica. It has short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and long, narrow leaves. It is found in humid forests, often in shady areas, and is found in the country of Costa Rica.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria brevifolia 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 brevifolia 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 brevifolia 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 brevifolia

Maxillaria brevifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria brevifolia?

Maxillaria brevifolia

What is the common name of Maxillaria brevifolia?

Short-leaved Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria brevifolia?

Maxillaria brevifolia 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,