Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
perulera
ID:
1333306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molinari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 299 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345760





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Description

Maxillaria perulera (also called Maxillaria perulera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Peru and typically grows in open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed sites. It has a rosette-like stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are yellow and have six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria perulera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria perulera has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria perulera is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or fall. The rhizomes should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 4 inches apart. It is best to water the plants regularly and fertilize them in the spring.

Where to Find Maxillaria perulera

Maxillaria perulera can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Maxillaria perulera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria perulera?

Maxillaria perulera

What type of plant is Maxillaria perulera?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae

Where is Maxillaria perulera native to?

Maxillaria perulera is native to Peru

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

Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.