Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leucaimata
ID:
239222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 198 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238554



Common Names

  • Maxillaria leucaimata
  • Leucaimata Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Leucaimata


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria leucaimata angustilabia Pabst [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria leucaimata (also called White-haired 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 leucaimata 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 leucaimata 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 leucaimata 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 leucaimata

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

Maxillaria leucaimata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria leucaimata?

Maxillaria leucaimata

What type of plant is Maxillaria leucaimata?

Orchid

Where is Maxillaria leucaimata 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,

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