Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coccinea
ID:
238948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) L.O.Williams ex Hodge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 23: 42 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238280



Common Names

  • Maxillaria coccinea
  • Coccinea Maxillaria
  • Scarlet Maxillaria


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium acaule Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium coccineum (Jacq.) Salisb. ex R.Br. [unknown]
  • Camaridium coccineum (Jacq.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Cymbidium coccineum (Jacq.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum coccineum Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria coccinea (also called Scarlet Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with bright red flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid tropical forests. It is found in humid lowland forests, as well as in cloud forests at higher elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. The flowers of Maxillaria coccinea can be used for making perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria coccinea is yellowish-green in color, with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria coccinea 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 coccinea

Maxillaria coccinea can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Maxillaria coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria coccinea?

Maxillaria coccinea

What is the common name of Maxillaria coccinea?

Scarlet Maxillaria

Where does Maxillaria coccinea grow?

Maxillaria coccinea is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia

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

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Walter Hendricks Hodge (1912-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154999-2: Based on the initial data import