Maxillaria muscoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
239330
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.T.Atwood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 9: 236 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238662
Common Names
- Muscoides Maxillaria
- Maxillaria Muscoides
- Muscoides Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maxillaria muscoides (also called Mossy Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a single, long-lasting, yellow-green flower with a white lip. It grows in humid forests, often on trees or shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Maxillaria muscoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maxillaria muscoides is yellow-green in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria muscoides is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It can be propagated through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seedlings should be kept in a humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Maxillaria muscoides
Maxillaria muscoides is native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Maxillaria muscoides FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria muscoides?
Maxillaria muscoides prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)
What is the optimal light for Maxillaria muscoides?
Maxillaria muscoides prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal humidity for Maxillaria muscoides?
Maxillaria muscoides prefers a humidity of 40-60%.
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-122771: Based on the initial data import
John T. Atwood (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Atwood' in the authors string.