Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brachypetala
ID:
238877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 9: 102 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238209

Common Names

  • Brachypetala Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Brachypetala
  • Maxillaria of Brachypetala

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Description

Maxillaria brachypetala (also called Short-petaled 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 brachypetala 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 brachypetala 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 brachypetala is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria brachypetala

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

Maxillaria brachypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria brachypetala?

Maxillaria brachypetala

What is the common name of Maxillaria brachypetala?

Short-petal Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria brachypetala?

Maxillaria brachypetala 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,

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