Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
notylioglossa
ID:
239348

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 16 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238680



Common Names

  • Notylioglossa Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Notylioglossa
  • Notylioglossa Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria cerifera Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria fallax Schltr. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria flavoviridis Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria meirax Rchb.f. & Warm. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria nervosa Rolfe ex Britton [unknown]
  • Ornithidium ceriferum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium flavoviridium Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria divaricata parvifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Rhetinantha cerifera (Barb.Rodr.) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Rhetinantha notylioglossa (Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Rhetinantha fallax (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Rhetinantha flavoviridis (Barb.Rodr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria notylioglossa (also called Notylioglossa 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 notylioglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has fragrant flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria notylioglossa has a yellow flower with purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria notylioglossa is a semi-epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination occurs.

Where to Find Maxillaria notylioglossa

Maxillaria notylioglossa is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Maxillaria notylioglossa FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria notylioglossa?

Maxillaria notylioglossa prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal light for Maxillaria notylioglossa?

Maxillaria notylioglossa prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Maxillaria notylioglossa?

Maxillaria notylioglossa 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,