Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parviloba
ID:
239395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1918: 235 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238727



Common Names

  • Maxillaria parviloba
  • Parviloba Orchid
  • Small Lobed Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria parvilabia Rolfe [unknown]
  • Camaridium standleyi M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Adamanthus standleyi (M.A.Blanco) J.Freitas & Lírio [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria parviloba (also called Maxillaria parviloba, 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 parviloba 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 parviloba 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 parviloba 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 parviloba

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

Maxillaria parviloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria parviloba?

Maxillaria parviloba

What is the common name of Maxillaria parviloba?

Parviloba Maxillaria

What are the growing conditions for Maxillaria parviloba?

Maxillaria parviloba 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,