Orchidantha maxillarioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxillarioides
ID:
480850
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 45: 42 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480182
Common Names
- Maxillarioides Orchid
- Maxillarioides Orchidantha
- Maxillarioides Spider Orchid
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- Lowia maxillarioides Baker [unknown]
- Protamomum maxillarioides Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Orchidantha maxillarioides (also called Maxillaria-like Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha maxillarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchidantha maxillarioides is a yellow-greenish color, with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha maxillarioides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Orchidantha maxillarioides
Orchidantha maxillarioides is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha maxillarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha maxillarioides?
Orchidantha maxillarioides
What is the common name of Orchidantha maxillarioides?
Maxillaria-Like Orchidantha
What is the native range of Orchidantha maxillarioides?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Orchidantha genus
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,
Species in the Lowiaceae family
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256039: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.