Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
huntii
ID:
914019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 73: 120 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913354



Common Names

  • Maxillaria huntii
  • Huntii's Maxillaria
  • Huntii Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria huntii (also called Hunt's 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 huntii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria huntii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria huntii 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 huntii

Maxillaria huntii can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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-458330: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.