Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jose-schunkei
ID:
1412048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lipińska & Szlach.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424513





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Description

Maxillaria jose-schunkei (also called Jose-Schunke's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single stem with many leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria jose-schunkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria jose-schunkei has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria jose-schunkei is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Maxillaria jose-schunkei

Maxillaria jose-schunkei is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Maxillaria jose-schunkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria jose-schunkei?

Maxillaria jose-schunkei

What is the family of Maxillaria jose-schunkei?

Orchidaceae

Where is Maxillaria jose-schunkei native to?

Peru

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Monika Lipińska (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipińska' in the authors string.