Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minus
ID:
1411141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 10: [273]. 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423606

Common Names

  • Maxillaria minus
  • Minus Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Minus

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Description

Maxillaria minus (also called Small Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a glossy texture. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are round and black. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria minus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria minus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Maxillaria minus

Maxillaria minus is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Maxillaria minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria minus?

Maxillaria minus

What is the common name of Maxillaria minus?

Small Maxillaria

Where is Maxillaria minus found?

Maxillaria minus is found in the Solomon Islands

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:155166-2: Based on the initial data import