Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exaltata
ID:
239045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 272 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238377



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Exaltata
  • Exaltata Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Exalted


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Synonyms

  • Camaridium exaltatum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Adamanthus exaltatus (Kraenzl.) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Pleuranthium exaltatum (Kraenzl.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Calawaya exaltata (Kraenzl.) J.Freitas & Lírio [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria exaltata (also called Exalted 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 exaltata 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 exaltata has small yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria exaltata 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 exaltata

Maxillaria exaltata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria exaltata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria exaltata?

Maxillaria exaltata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Maxillaria exaltata prefer?

Maxillaria exaltata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria exaltata need?

Maxillaria exaltata 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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155046-2: Based on the initial data import