Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ferdinandiana
ID:
239051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 204 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238383



Common Names

  • Maxillaria Ferdinandiana
  • Ferdinandiana Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Ferdinand


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria parahybunensis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria ferdinandiana luteola De Wild. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria ferdinandiana virescens Cogn. [unknown]
  • Christensonella ferdinandiana (Barb.Rodr.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria ferdinandiana (also called Ferdinand's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in humid forests. It has a short stem and a single, long, narrow, leathery leaf. The flowers are yellowish-green and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria ferdinandiana 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 ferdinandiana 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 ferdinandiana is a terrestrial orchid that grows in tropical climates. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Maxillaria ferdinandiana

Maxillaria ferdinandiana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria ferdinandiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria ferdinandiana?

Maxillaria ferdinandiana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Maxillaria ferdinandiana prefer?

Maxillaria ferdinandiana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria ferdinandiana need?

Maxillaria ferdinandiana 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,