Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 95 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238971
Common Names
- Maxillaria tristis
- Tristis Maxillaria
- Tristis Orchid
Synonyms
- Maxillaria steyermarkii Foldats [unknown]
- Brasiliorchis steyermarkii (Foldats) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
Description
Maxillaria tristis (also called Sad Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an erect, simple stem with a single leaf at the apex and a few small, white flowers with yellow and purple spots. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Maxillaria tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maxillaria tristis has small, star-shaped flowers with three lobes. The flowers are yellowish-green in color and have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and fragile with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria tristis is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C).
Where to Find Maxillaria tristis
Maxillaria tristis is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.
Maxillaria tristis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria tristis?
Maxillaria tristis is native to tropical rainforests in Brazil
What is the ideal temperature range for Maxillaria tristis?
Maxillaria tristis prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)
What is the optimal light requirement for Maxillaria tristis?
Maxillaria tristis 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,