Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
swartziana
ID:
239605

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 35: 998 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238937



Common Names

  • Maxillaria swartziana
  • Swartziana Maxillaria
  • Swartziana Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium proliferum Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Ponera prolifera Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillariella prolifera (Sw.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Cymbidium proliferum Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum proliferum Sw. [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria swartziana (also called 'Swartz's 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 swartziana 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 swartziana 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 swartziana is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Maxillaria swartziana

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

Maxillaria swartziana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria swartziana?

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

What type of soil is best for Maxillaria swartziana?

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

How much light does Maxillaria swartziana need?

Maxillaria swartziana 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,