Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ponerantha
ID:
239442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 17 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238774



Common Names

  • Maxillaria ponerantha
  • Ponerantha Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Ponerantha


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Synonyms

  • Maxillariella ponerantha (Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria ponerantha (also called Ponerantha Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It has a short stem with a few leaves and grows in wet forests, at elevations of up to 1500 meters. It has fragrant flowers with yellow sepals and petals and a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria ponerantha 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

Maxillaria ponerantha has yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria ponerantha is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Maxillaria ponerantha

Maxillaria ponerantha is native to Central and South America.

Maxillaria ponerantha FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria ponerantha?

Maxillaria ponerantha prefers temperatures between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil type for Maxillaria ponerantha?

Maxillaria ponerantha prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5.

How much light does Maxillaria ponerantha need?

Maxillaria ponerantha prefers 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,