Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crispiloba
ID:
1320880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sauvêtre & McIllm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 120: 93 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333334



Common Names

  • Crisp-leaf Maxillaria
  • Crisp-leafed Maxillaria
  • Crisp-leaved Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria crispiloba (also called Crisped-lobed Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria crispiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria crispiloba has a white flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria crispiloba is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps. The divisions should be planted in separate pots and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Maxillaria crispiloba

Maxillaria crispiloba is found in 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,

References

Michael McIllmurray (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McIllm.' in the authors string.
Pascal Sauvêtre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauvêtre' in the authors string.