Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chionantha
ID:
238933

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Atwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 16: 242 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238265



Common Names

  • Maxillaria chionantha
  • Chionantha Maxillaria
  • Snow Flower Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria chionantha (also called Chionantha 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 chionantha 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 chionantha has white flowers with yellowish-brown stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria chionantha is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria chionantha

Maxillaria chionantha can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria chionantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria chionantha?

Maxillaria chionantha

What is the common name of Maxillaria chionantha?

Snowy Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria chionantha?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-122408: Based on the initial data import
John T. Atwood (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Atwood' in the authors string.