Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
239612

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 289 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238944



Common Names

  • Maxillaria tenuis
  • Tenuis Maxillaria
  • Tenuis Orchid


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Description

Maxillaria tenuis (also called 'Slender 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 tenuis 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 tenuis

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

Maxillaria tenuis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria tenuis?

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

What type of soil is best for Maxillaria tenuis?

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

How much light does Maxillaria tenuis need?

Maxillaria tenuis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123027: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.