Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jenischiana
ID:
239183

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 13: 150 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238515



Common Names

  • Maxillaria jenischiana
  • Jenisch's Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Jenischiana


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium jenischianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Chelyella jenischiana (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria jenischiana (also called Maxillaria jenischiana, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It has a single, leathery, lanceolate leaf and produces fragrant, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in humid forests and cloud forests, often at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria jenischiana is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria jenischiana has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria jenischiana can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm, and the seedlings should emerge in a few weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Maxillaria jenischiana

Maxillaria jenischiana is native to Ecuador and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Maxillaria jenischiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria jenischiana?

Maxillaria jenischiana

What type of plant is Maxillaria jenischiana?

Orchid

Where is Maxillaria jenischiana native to?

Central and South America

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-122637: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.