Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
patens
ID:
239400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 170 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238732



Common Names

  • Maxillaria patens
  • Patens Orchid
  • Spreading Orchid


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Description

Maxillaria patens (also called Yellow-flowered Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a compact growth habit and produces yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria patens 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 patens 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 patens 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 patens

Maxillaria patens can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Maxillaria patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria patens?

Maxillaria patens

What is the common name of Maxillaria patens?

Patens Maxillaria

What are the growing conditions for Maxillaria patens?

Maxillaria patens 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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