Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ochroleuca
ID:
239358

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 84 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238690

Common Names

  • Ochroleuca Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Ochroleuca
  • Ochroleuca Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium ochroleucum (G.Lodd. ex Lindl.) Senghas [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria ochroleuca (also called Maxillaria ochroleuca, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, short, erect stem with a few leaves. The flowers are small, white and fragrant. It is found in humid tropical forests, often on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria ochroleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has fragrant flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Maxillaria ochroleuca var. ochroleuca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria ochroleuca has a yellow flower with white stripes. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria ochroleuca is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria ochroleuca

Maxillaria ochroleuca is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Maxillaria ochroleuca FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria ochroleuca?

Maxillaria ochroleuca prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal light for Maxillaria ochroleuca?

Maxillaria ochroleuca prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Maxillaria ochroleuca?

Maxillaria ochroleuca prefers a humidity of 40-60%.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-122797: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.