Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
virguncula
ID:
239686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 16 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239018



Common Names

  • Maxillaria virguncula
  • Virguncula Maxillaria
  • Virguncula Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria attenuata Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria guadalupensis Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria virguncula (also called Virgin Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an upright growth habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It prefers warm and humid climates and is typically found growing on trees in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria virguncula 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 virguncula 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 virguncula is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. 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 virguncula

Maxillaria virguncula is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.

Maxillaria virguncula FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria virguncula?

Maxillaria virguncula is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What is the size of Maxillaria virguncula?

Maxillaria virguncula typically grows to be about 3-4 inches in size.

What is the flower color of Maxillaria virguncula?

Maxillaria virguncula 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,

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