Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pendula
ID:
239406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 285 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238738



Common Names

  • Maxillaria pendula
  • Pendula Orchid
  • Hanging Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria loefgrenii (Cogn.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Maxillaria ochracea (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Maxillaria spathulata C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria tafallae (Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium dichotomum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium loefgrenii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium ochraceum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium pendulum (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium tafallae Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pseudomaxillaria pendula (Poepp. & Endl.) Brieger [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis pendula Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis tafallae Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Camaridium loefgrenii (Cogn.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Laricorchis loefgrenii (Cogn.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Laricorchis ochracea (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Laricorchis pendula (Poepp. & Endl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Laricorchis spathulata (C.Schweinf.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Laricorchis tafallae (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria pendula 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 pendula 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 pendula

Maxillaria pendula is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Maxillaria pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria pendula?

Maxillaria pendula

What is the common name of Maxillaria pendula?

Hanging Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria pendula?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155221-2: Based on the initial data import