Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oxysepala
ID:
239367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 73. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238699



Common Names

  • Oxysepala Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Oxysepala
  • Oxysepala Orchid


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Description

Maxillaria oxysepala (also called Maxillaria oxysepala, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, short, erect stem with a few leaves. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant. It is found in humid tropical forests, often on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria oxysepala 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 oxysepala has yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria oxysepala is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria oxysepala

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

Maxillaria oxysepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria oxysepala?

Maxillaria oxysepala

What is the common name of Maxillaria oxysepala?

Oxysepala Maxillaria

What are the growing conditions for Maxillaria oxysepala?

Maxillaria oxysepala prefers warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.

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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