Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
colombiana
ID:
922628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 119: 92 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921963



Common Names

  • Maxillaria colombiana
  • Colombian Maxillaria
  • Colombian Spider Orchid


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Description

Maxillaria colombiana (also called Colombian maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria colombiana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria colombiana has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria colombiana is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Maxillaria colombiana

Maxillaria colombiana can be found in 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467584: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.