Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
valenzuelana
ID:
239664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 121 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238996



Common Names

  • Maxillaria valenzuelana
  • Valenzuelana Maxillaria
  • Valenzuelana Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Marsupiaria iridifolia (Rchb.f.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Marsupiaria valenzuelana (A.Rich.) Garay [unknown]
  • Marsupiaria valenzuelana angustata (J.T.Atwood) Senghas [unknown]
  • Maxillaria iridifolia Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria valenzuelana angustata J.T.Atwood [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis valenzuelana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Heterotaxis valenzuelana (A.Rich.) Ojeda & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Dicrypta iridifolia Bateman ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Dicrypta irisphyta Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Marsupiaria angustata (J.T.Atwood) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria valenzuelana (also called Valenzuela's 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 valenzuelana 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

The flower of Maxillaria valenzuelana is yellow with a red lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria valenzuelana is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maxillaria valenzuelana

Maxillaria valenzuelana is native to the tropical forests of Venezuela.

Maxillaria valenzuelana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria valenzuelana?

Maxillaria valenzuelana is native to tropical rainforests in Brazil

What is the ideal temperature range for Maxillaria valenzuelana?

Maxillaria valenzuelana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the optimal light requirement for Maxillaria valenzuelana?

Maxillaria valenzuelana 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,