Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
eburnea
ID:
239027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Sert. Orchid. : t. 40 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238359



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Eburnea
  • Eburnea Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Ivory


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Description

Maxillaria eburnea (also called Ivory Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with white 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 eburnea is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria eburnea has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria eburnea can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm climate and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maxillaria eburnea

Maxillaria eburnea is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria eburnea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria eburnea?

Maxillaria eburnea is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

What type of soil does Maxillaria eburnea prefer?

Maxillaria eburnea prefers well-draining, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

How much light does Maxillaria eburnea need?

Maxillaria eburnea needs bright, indirect light.

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,