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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Molinari
                
                
                    
Source:
ipni
                
                
                    
Year:
2015
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 301 (2015)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345795
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Maxillaria Deherae
 - Deher's Maxillaria
 - Deher Maxillaria
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Maxillaria deherae (also called 'Deherae', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers with a yellowish-green labellum.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Maxillaria deherae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has a sweet, citrus-like flavor and is used to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Maxillaria deherae is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Maxillaria deherae is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers partial shade and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Maxillaria deherae
                        
                            Maxillaria deherae is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Maxillaria deherae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Maxillaria deherae?
Maxillaria deherae
What is the common name of Maxillaria deherae?
Dehera's Maxillaria
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria deherae?
It is found in the tropical forests of 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,