Maxillaria lepidota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
239220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 15: 383 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238552
Common Names
- Maxillaria lepidota
- Lepidota Maxillaria
- Maxillaria Lepidota
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- Maxillaria pertusa Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Maxillaria lepidota albida Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Maxillaria lepidota (also called Scaly Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers with a purple lip. It grows in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Maxillaria lepidota 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 lepidota 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria lepidota is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant, with each division containing at least three growth points.
Where to Find Maxillaria lepidota
Maxillaria lepidota is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Andes Mountains.
Maxillaria lepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maxillaria lepidota?
Maxillaria lepidota
What type of plant is Maxillaria lepidota?
Orchid
Where is Maxillaria lepidota 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-122671: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.