Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sotoana
ID:
471388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carnevali & Gómez-Juárez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 461 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470720



Common Names

  • Sotoana Maxillaria
  • Sotoanal Maxillaria
  • Sotoana Maxillarie


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Synonyms

  • Mormolyca sotoana (Carnevali & Gómez-Juárez) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Xanthoxerampellia sotoana (Carnevali & Gómez-Juárez) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria sotoana (also called 'Soto's Maxillaria', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as wet meadows and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria sotoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria sotoana has yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria sotoana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division and seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and prefers a slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Maxillaria sotoana

Maxillaria sotoana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Maxillaria sotoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria sotoana?

Maxillaria sotoana

What is the common name of Maxillaria sotoana?

Soto's Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria sotoana?

Tropical rainforests

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.
Mauro P. Gómez-Juárez (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Juárez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321938-2: Based on the initial data import