Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
curvicolumna
ID:
809790

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Blanco & Neubig

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 76: 451 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809124



Common Names

  • Maxillaria curvicolumna
  • Curvicolumna Maxillaria
  • Curvicolumna Orchid


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Description

Maxillaria curvicolumna (also called Curved Column Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria curvicolumna has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria curvicolumna is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria curvicolumna can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Maxillaria curvicolumna

Maxillaria curvicolumna can be found in Central America, in areas such as Mexico and Guatemala.

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-347361: Based on the initial data import
Kurt M. Neubig (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neubig' in the authors string.
Mario Alberto Blanco (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Blanco' in the authors string.