Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pudica
ID:
471334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carnevali & J.L.Tapia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 463 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470666



Common Names

  • Maxillaria pudica
  • Shy Maxillaria
  • Pudica Maxillaria


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria rufescens minor Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Mormolyca pudica (Carnevali & J.L.Tapia) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Xanthoxerampellia minor (Fawc. & Rendle) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria pudica (also called Blushing Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, shrublands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria pudica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria pudica has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria pudica is a tropical orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Maxillaria pudica

Maxillaria pudica can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Maxillaria pudica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria pudica?

Maxillaria pudica

What is the common name of Maxillaria pudica?

Maxillaria

What is the family of Maxillaria pudica?

Orchidaceae

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

Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
José Luis Tapia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Tapia' in the authors string.