Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 216 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239016
Common Names
- Maxillaria violaceopunctata
- Violaceopunctata Maxillaria
- Violaceopunctata Orchid
Synonyms
- Heterotaxis violaceopunctata (Rchb.f.) F.Barros [unknown]
Description
Maxillaria violaceopunctata (also called Violet-spotted 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 violaceopunctata 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 violaceopunctata is yellow with a red lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria violaceopunctata 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 violaceopunctata
Maxillaria violaceopunctata is native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica.
Maxillaria violaceopunctata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria violaceopunctata?
Maxillaria violaceopunctata is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the size of Maxillaria violaceopunctata?
Maxillaria violaceopunctata typically grows to be about 3-4 inches in size.
What is the flower color of Maxillaria violaceopunctata?
Maxillaria violaceopunctata has white to yellowish-green flowers.
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,