Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
falcata
ID:
239047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & Correll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 15 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238379



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Falcata
  • Falcata Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Sickle-Shaped


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium costaricense Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium falcatum (Ames & Correll) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Adamanthus costaricensis (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria falcata (also called Sickle 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 falcata 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 falcata 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 falcata is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It is best grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter, such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria falcata

Maxillaria falcata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria falcata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria falcata?

Maxillaria falcata is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Maxillaria falcata prefer?

Maxillaria falcata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria falcata need?

Maxillaria falcata 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

Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155047-2: Based on the initial data import