Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicallosa
ID:
238863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 8: 527 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238195

Common Names

  • Bicallosa Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Bicallosa
  • Maxillaria of Bicallosa

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Synonyms

  • Kefersteinia bicallosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria caespitosa C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria cyperifolia (Schltr.) P.Ortiz [unknown]
  • Ornithidium cyperifolium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium dolichophyllum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum bicallosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Inti bicallosa (Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria bicallosa (also called Two-lobed Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia. It has short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and long, narrow leaves. It is found in humid forests, often in shady areas, and is found in the country of Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria bicallosa 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 bicallosa has yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria bicallosa is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant, with each division containing at least three growth points.

Where to Find Maxillaria bicallosa

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

Maxillaria bicallosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria bicallosa?

Maxillaria bicallosa

What is the common name of Maxillaria bicallosa?

Two-lobed Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria bicallosa?

Maxillaria bicallosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154952-2: Based on the initial data import