Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
osmantha
ID:
914024

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Barbosa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Auri-Verde 1(9): 3 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913359



Common Names

  • Maxillaria osmantha
  • Osmantha's Maxillaria
  • Osmantha Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria osmantha (also called Osmantha Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and are dark green in colour. It is found in forests, scrub, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria osmantha is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. It can be used to create a tropical look in any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria osmantha is yellow and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria osmantha is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria osmantha

Maxillaria osmantha can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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-458336: Based on the initial data import
H. Barbosa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Barbosa' in the authors string.