Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cacaoensis
ID:
238903

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Atwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 254 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238235



Common Names

  • Cacaoensis Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Cacaoensis
  • Maxillaria of Cacaoensis


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Synonyms

  • Mapinguari cacaoensis (J.T.Atwood) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Camaridium cacaoense (J.T.Atwood) Whitten [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria cacaoensis (also called Cacao Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has short, thick pseudobulbs with two to four leaves and produces fragrant, yellow flowers with a white lip. It grows in humid forests at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria cacaoensis 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 cacaoensis has yellow flowers with brown stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria cacaoensis 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 cacaoensis

Maxillaria cacaoensis can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria cacaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria cacaoensis?

Maxillaria cacaoensis

Where is Maxillaria cacaoensis found?

Maxillaria cacaoensis is found in Costa Rica.

What type of environment does Maxillaria cacaoensis prefer?

Maxillaria cacaoensis prefers humid, tropical environments.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-122381: Based on the initial data import
John T. Atwood (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Atwood' in the authors string.