Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
equitans
ID:
239041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 208 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238373



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Equitans
  • Equitans Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Equitant


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Synonyms

  • Marsupiaria equitans (Schltr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Marsupiaria matogrossensis (Brade) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Marsupiaria vandiformis (Schltr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria matogrossensis Brade [unknown]
  • Maxillaria vandiformis (Schltr.) C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Camaridium equitans Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium vandiforme Schltr. [unknown]
  • Heterotaxis equitans (Schltr.) Ojeda & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Vazquezella equitans (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria equitans (also called Equitant Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with yellow-orange 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 equitans 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 equitans has white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria equitans is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant, with each division containing at least three growth points.

Where to Find Maxillaria equitans

Maxillaria equitans is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria equitans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria equitans?

Maxillaria equitans is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Maxillaria equitans prefer?

Maxillaria equitans prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria equitans need?

Maxillaria equitans 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,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155044-2: Based on the initial data import