Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
239370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 12(2): 36 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238702



Common Names

  • Pachyphylla Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Pachyphylla
  • Pachyphylla Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria madida monophylla Cogn. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria pachyphylla brunneo-fusca Hoehne [unknown]
  • Christensonella pachyphylla (Schltr. ex Hoehne) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria pachyphylla (also called Maxillaria pachyphylla, 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 pachyphylla 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

The flower of Maxillaria pachyphylla is yellow with a red lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla

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

Maxillaria pachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria pachyphylla?

Maxillaria pachyphylla

What is the common name of Maxillaria pachyphylla?

Pachyphylla Maxillaria

What are the growing conditions for Maxillaria pachyphylla?

Maxillaria pachyphylla 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,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155203-2: Based on the initial data import