Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
machupicchuensis
ID:
471256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson & Salinas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 71: 718 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470588

Common Names

  • Machupicchu Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria machupicchuensis
  • Machupicchu Maxillaria

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Synonyms

  • Sauvetrea machupicchuensis (Christenson & Salinas) M.A.Blanco [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria machupicchuensis (also called Machu Picchu Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria machupicchuensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria machupicchuensis has yellow-orange, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria machupicchuensis is a tropical epiphyte that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria machupicchuensis

Maxillaria machupicchuensis can be found in the tropical forests of Peru.

Maxillaria machupicchuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria machupicchuensis?

Maxillaria machupicchuensis

What is the common name of Maxillaria machupicchuensis?

Machu Picchu Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria machupicchuensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Antonio Salinas T.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salinas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324185-2: Based on the initial data import