Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yanganensis
ID:
239717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 93 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239049



Common Names

  • Maxillaria yanganensis
  • Yangan Maxillaria
  • Yangan Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Calawaya yanganensis (Dodson) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria yanganensis (also called Yangan 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 yanganensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria yanganensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria yanganensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Maxillaria yanganensis

Maxillaria yanganensis can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Maxillaria yanganensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria yanganensis?

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

What is the size of Maxillaria yanganensis?

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

What is the flower color of Maxillaria yanganensis?

Maxillaria yanganensis 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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