Maxillaria ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
914014
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 9: 35 (2009 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913349
Common Names
- Maxillaria ferruginea
- Ferruginea's Maxillaria
- Ferruginea Maxillaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maxillaria ferruginea (also called Ferruginous Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and are dark green in colour. It is found in forests, scrub, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Maxillaria ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maxillaria ferruginea has white flowers with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria ferruginea is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Maxillaria ferruginea
Maxillaria ferruginea is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Maxillaria ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maxillaria ferruginea?
Maxillaria ferruginea
What type of plant is Maxillaria ferruginea?
Orchid
Where is Maxillaria ferruginea found?
Colombia
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-458325: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.