Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanguinolenta
ID:
239520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 13: 150 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238852



Common Names

  • Maxillaria sanguinolenta
  • Sanguinolenta Orchid
  • Bloody Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium sanguinolentum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium serrulatum acuminatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Adamanthus sanguinolentus (Lindl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria sanguinolenta (also called Crimson Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an upright growth habit and produces clusters of bright red flowers with yellow lips. It is found in humid forests and grows best in bright, indirect light.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria sanguinolenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria sanguinolenta 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 sanguinolenta can be propagated by division of the clump or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Maxillaria sanguinolenta

Maxillaria sanguinolenta can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Maxillaria sanguinolenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria sanguinolenta?

Maxillaria sanguinolenta

What is the common name of Maxillaria sanguinolenta?

Sanguinolenta Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria sanguinolenta?

Maxillaria sanguinolenta is native to tropical rainforests in 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,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155273-2: Based on the initial data import