Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
procurrens
ID:
239450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 15: 383 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238782



Common Names

  • Maxillaria procurrens
  • Procurrens Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Procurrens


Searching for Maxillaria procurrens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Maxillaria saxatilis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillariella procurrens (Lindl.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria procurrens (also called Procurved 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 procurrens 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 procurrens is yellow, with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Maxillaria procurrens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria procurrens 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 procurrens

Maxillaria procurrens is native to Central and South America.

Maxillaria procurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria procurrens?

Maxillaria procurrens

What is the common name of Maxillaria procurrens?

Procurrens Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria procurrens?

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,