Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
biolleyi
ID:
238867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 28: 425 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238199

Common Names

  • Biolleyi Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Biolleyi
  • Maxillaria of Biolleyi

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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium biolleyi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium biolleyi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Adamanthus biolleyi (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria biolleyi (also called Biolley's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria biolleyi 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 biolleyi 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 biolleyi can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm climate and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maxillaria biolleyi

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

Maxillaria biolleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria biolleyi?

Maxillaria biolleyi

What is the common name of Maxillaria biolleyi?

Biolley's Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria biolleyi?

Maxillaria biolleyi 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154954-2: Based on the initial data import