Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vanderwerffii
ID:
1317980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach. & Lipińska) Molinari

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Weberbauerella 1(10): 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330434



Common Names

  • Maxillaria vanderwerffii
  • Vanderwerffii Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria


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Description

Maxillaria vanderwerffii (also called Vandervweff's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid with a short stem and many thin roots. Its leaves are oblong and have a pointed tip. It is found in humid forests, usually growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria vanderwerffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria vanderwerffii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria vanderwerffii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny spot. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Maxillaria vanderwerffii

Maxillaria vanderwerffii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Maxillaria vanderwerffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria vanderwerffii?

Maxillaria vanderwerffii

What type of plant is Maxillaria vanderwerffii?

Orchid

Where is Maxillaria vanderwerffii native to?

Costa Rica

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
Monika Lipińska (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipińska' in the authors string.