Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 31 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238449
Common Names
- Maxillaria guentheriana
- Guenther's Maxillaria
- Guenther's Orchid
Description
Maxillaria guentheriana (also called Guenther'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 guentheriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maxillaria guentheriana is yellow and has a white lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria guentheriana is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and 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 guentheriana
Maxillaria guentheriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Maxillaria guentheriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maxillaria guentheriana?
Maxillaria guentheriana
What is the common name of Maxillaria guentheriana?
Guentheriana Maxillaria
Where is Maxillaria guentheriana found?
Maxillaria guentheriana is found in Costa Rica
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,