Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subulata
ID:
239596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 147 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238928



Common Names

  • Maxillaria subulata
  • Subulata Maxillaria
  • Subulata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria acicularis Herb. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria cepula Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria echinochila Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria hatschbachii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria madida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria paulistana Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria acicularis angustipetala Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria madida cepula (Rchb.f.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria madida pallida Cogn. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria mosenii echinochila (Kraenzl.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria mosenii hatschbachii (Schltr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Christensonella acicularis (Herb. ex Lindl.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella madida (Lindl.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella paulistana (Hoehne) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella subulata (Lindl.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella cepula (Rchb.f.) S.Koehler [unknown]
  • Maxillaria cepula pallida Klinge [unknown]
  • Christensonella hatschbachii (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Mapinguari echinochilus (Kraenzl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria subulata (also called 'Subulate Maxillaria', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in tropical rainforests, and has a small, globose pseudobulb with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a reddish-brown lip.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria subulata is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria subulata is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season and repotted every two to three years. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria subulata

Maxillaria subulata can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Maxillaria subulata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria subulata?

Maxillaria subulata is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What type of soil is best for Maxillaria subulata?

Maxillaria subulata prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria subulata need?

Maxillaria subulata 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,