Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurea
ID:
238847

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 1(3): 14 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238179

Common Names

  • Maxillaria aurea
  • Golden Maxillaria
  • Gilded Maxillaria

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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria gigantea condorensis D.E.Benn. & Christenson [unknown]
  • Ornithidium aureum Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium bolivianum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium aureum (Poepp. & Endl.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Camaridium aureum giganteum (Lindl.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Neo-urbania aurea (Poepp. & Endl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria aurea (also called Golden 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-gold flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria aurea is an ornamental plant in the orchid family. It is used to decorate gardens and homes and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria aurea has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria aurea can be propagated by division, and prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Maxillaria aurea

Maxillaria aurea can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Maxillaria aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria aurea?

Maxillaria aurea

Where is Maxillaria aurea found?

Maxillaria aurea is found in Central and South America.

What type of environment does Maxillaria aurea prefer?

Maxillaria aurea prefers humid, tropical environments.

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,

References

Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154948-2: Based on the initial data import