Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kolanowskana
ID:
1333188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molinari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 297 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345642





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Description

Maxillaria kolanowskana (also called Kolanowski's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with a single, thick, leathery leaf. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests at elevations of 500-1000 meters. It grows on trees in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria kolanowskana is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria kolanowskana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria kolanowskana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Maxillaria kolanowskana

Maxillaria kolanowskana is native to Colombia.

Maxillaria kolanowskana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria kolanowskana?

Maxillaria kolanowskana

What type of plant is Maxillaria kolanowskana?

Orchid

Where does Maxillaria kolanowskana grow?

It is 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

Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.