Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erecta
ID:
922530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 69 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921865



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Erecta
  • Erecta
  • Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria erecta (also called Erect Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with pseudobulbs that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. The leaves are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria erecta is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria erecta has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria erecta is an epiphytic orchid that is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Maxillaria erecta

Maxillaria erecta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.

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-467490: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.