Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Ames & Correll
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 18 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238133
Common Names
- Maxillaria adolphi
- Adolph's Maxillaria
- Adolph's Orchid
Synonyms
- Ornithidium tonduzii Schltr. [unknown]
- Camaridium adolphi Schltr. [unknown]
- Adamanthus tonduzii (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
Description
Maxillaria adolphi (also called Adolphi's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green flowers and long, thin leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Maxillaria adolphi is used as a source of fiber, food, and medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maxillaria adolphi has small, yellow-green flowers with a pleasant scent and a long, thin lip. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria adolphi is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist, but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Maxillaria adolphi
Maxillaria adolphi can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Maxillaria adolphi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maxillaria adolphi?
Maxillaria adolphi
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria adolphi?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the size of Maxillaria adolphi?
Maxillaria adolphi is a small epiphytic orchid, with pseudobulbs up to 4 cm long
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,