Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porphyrostele
ID:
239443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1873: 978 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238775



Common Names

  • Maxillaria porphyrostele
  • Porphyrostele Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Porphyrostele


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria porphyrostele chrysanthoides Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria porphyrostele fuscobracteata Porsch [unknown]
  • Maxillaria porphyrostele minutipunctulata Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria porphyrostele submarginata Hoehne [unknown]
  • Brasiliorchis porphyrostele (Rchb.f.) R.B.Singer, S.Koehler & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Bolbidium porphyrostele (Rchb.f.) J.M.H.Shaw [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria porphyrostele (also called Purple-stem 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 porphyrostele 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 porphyrostele is yellow and tubular in shape. It has a sweet scent and is about 2 cm in length. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is about 2 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria porphyrostele 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 porphyrostele

Maxillaria porphyrostele is native to Central and South America.

Maxillaria porphyrostele FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria porphyrostele?

Maxillaria porphyrostele prefers temperatures between 50-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil type for Maxillaria porphyrostele?

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

How much light does Maxillaria porphyrostele need?

Maxillaria porphyrostele 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,