Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
friedrichsthalii
ID:
239068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 858 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238400



Common Names

  • Maxillaria friedrichsthalii
  • Friedrichsthalii Maxillaria
  • Friedrichsthal's Maxillaria


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria turialbae Schltr. [unknown]
  • Rhetinantha friedrichsthalii (Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii (also called Friedrichsthalii Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii 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 friedrichsthalii has small, yellow-green flowers with a pleasant scent and a long, thin lip. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii 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 friedrichsthalii

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria friedrichsthalii?

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of soil does Maxillaria friedrichsthalii prefer?

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria friedrichsthalii need?

Maxillaria friedrichsthalii 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,