Maxillaria floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
239059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. [Bentham] 154. 1845 [Aug 1845]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238391
Common Names
- Maxillaria Floribunda
- Floribunda Maxillaria
- Maxillaria Abundant-Flowered
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maxillaria floribunda (also called Floribunda 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 floribunda 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 floribunda 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria floribunda is an epiphytic orchid that grows in tropical climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, medium-rich 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 floribunda
Maxillaria floribunda is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Maxillaria floribunda FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria floribunda?
Maxillaria floribunda is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
What type of soil does Maxillaria floribunda prefer?
Maxillaria floribunda prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Maxillaria floribunda need?
Maxillaria floribunda 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-122523: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.