The maxillaria maxihlareeeuh orchid produces small blooms that are often fragrant. Maxillarias sometimes are called spider orchids for. Others have been placed in brasiliorchis wikimedia commons has media related to list of maxillaria species. Maxillaria lineolata wikispecies, free species directory. Maxillaria tenuifolia care and propagation of maxillaria tenuifolia the coconut orchid. In winter, they should get as much light as possible.
It has been a fast grower and free blooming plant for me. It is a pretty easy going orchid, thriving in a wide variety of conditions. M variabilis differs from the similar m caespitifica but it is a smaller plant with smaller green flowers, m costaricensis has green to cream colored flowers stained with red and comes from much wetter areas. Maxillaria orchid species buy online orchid plants collector orchids. Maxillaria definition is a large genus of tropical american epiphytic orchids with persistent often leathery leaves and singleflowered scapes that includes several cultivated for their large brilliantly colored flowers. This plant seems to thrive in the hottest and most stagnant corner area of my greenhouse under benign neglect. Jan 15, 2016 here is another orchid that has my vote to be in every collection.
Maxillaria, epiphytes with a sympodial growth habit, is one of the largest genera. Maxillaria variabilis care and culture travaldos blog. Maxillariella variabilis, maxillaria angustifolia, maxillaria curtipes temperatures. Maxillaria variabilis bateman ex lindl maxillaria variabilis bateman ex lindl. Araflora has a yellowdarkred maxillaria variabilis in its. Maxillaria harnesses the latest technology to create integrated, fitforpurpose solutions for our customers. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species in the maxillaria variabilis group orchidaceae. To return to the master index of all sections, click below, but if you have selected any sheets on this page you must submit your request before leaving this page, or your choices will be lost. Maxillariella variabilis, maxillaria angustifolia, maxillaria curtipes. Maxillaria werckelii panama relatively rare species with growth habit similar to maxillaria variabilis. Comparative molecular and morphological studies in selected maxil. This carribean gem has 2 bulbs closely spaced along an elevating rhizome topped and surrounded by 8 leaves, the exquisite blooms appear randomly and in mass clusters around the bases of maturing bulbs, each short spike carries a single 34 triangular open crystalline redorange flower with forward protruding petals on both sides of its orange tipped yellow lip. Maxillaria variabilis, the variable maxillaria, is a species of orchid ranging from mexico to panama, and probably guyana. Maxillaria variabilis, blooming size, 2 pots the name variabilis means the blooms can vary in color from yellow, orange, reddish, dark red.
All orchids, fragrant orchids, miniature orchids, other. To access this article, please contact jstor user support. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Many species that were formerly classified in this genus have been reclassified under lycaste and xylobium. It is highly probable that maxillaria contains more than one genus. It is in flower much or most of the time although not as heavy as currently.
Grow intermediate, with moderate light, evenly moist. Araflora has a yellowdarkred maxillaria variabilis in its selection, that is suitable for a wide range of temperatures. The flowers occur in a number of different color forms ranging from light yellow to dark red, almost black. Maxillaria definition of maxillaria by merriamwebster.
These orchids grow on trees, on rocks or on the surface of the ground and in very different habitats. A reappraisal of maxillaria orchidaceae request pdf. Maxillarias sometimes are called spider orchids for triangular. If you use a screen reader this content is available through read online free program, which relies on page scans. Most of them dont have big showy flowers or other interesting features, but some of them, particularly maxillaria tenuifolia, are popular for a fair scent of flowers resembling coconut pie. Maxillariella variabilis orchidaceae variable maxillaria. In mexico, they meet in the states of chiapas, colima, durango, guerrero, hidalgo, jalisco, mexico, michoacan, nayarit, oaxaca, pueblo, sinaloa and veracruz. Here is another orchid that has my vote to be in every collection. Andys orchids species specialist power search results. Maxillaria picta belongs to a large genus of orchids which are native to central and south america.
Clade n77100% bs maxillaria variabilis clade, figs. Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. Plant blooms from winter to spring with a single 5 cm wide flower. Its flowers are the closest to the color black, but its color is actually a very dark purplered, giving the impression of a black flower. Maxillaria variabilis is a small orchid that occurs in a range of colors and has a long period of blooming. Maxillaria variabilis has villiform and conical papillae at the column and lip. As currently circumscribed, it contains formerly well recognised genera, both new and old, and is well characterised by a combination of characters, unique within the maxillariinae. As the name implies it comes in a numer of different variations in shape and color.
The color is darker than pictured but if i made the color accurate then it just turns into an almostblack mass. Maxillaria picta is a species in the maxillaria genus. The name derives from the latin meaning jawbone, which suggests the column and the base of the lip of some species is like a protruding jaw. We expect to see miniature yellow blooms, some with dark eyes and some with reddish freckles.
Like brassavola nodosa, maxillaria tenuifolia is one of those orchids that belongs in every collection. Plants flower from spring to summer with 1 cm wide flowers. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Bechtel, cribb, launert, the manual of cultivated orchid species, 3rd edition. M variabilis differs from the similar m caespitifica but it is a smaller plant with. Maxillaria need a halfshadow place with high humidity. Maxillaria ben berliner maxillaria variabilis gold x tenuifolia aurea our remake was made using the less common yellow forms of both species. In winter, the temperature for this gender should not be higher than 21,5c and at night it should not drop below 15c. Carter and holmes orchids quality orchids since 1947. Maxillaria variabilis panama popular fragrant compact spcies with small yellow and red flowers. Maxillaria lineolata in the orders and families of monocotyledons. This name is a synonym of maxillariella variabilis bateman ex lindl. Pdf the new refugium botanicum is a series based on w.
This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 23. In summer, maxillaria can also be kept outside at a sheltered place. Maxillaria variabilis red or dark form discussion in orchid species started by kellyw, dec 14, 20. Maxillaria are quite unknown orchids, they are more often seen in orchid enthusiasts private collections than on common windowsills. Maxillarias can also sometimes give the appearance of little flames due to their coloration, and others are yellow with brown colored. Read more about maxillaria variabilis below the photos under product info and plant care. While the monophyly of maxillariinae is supported, maxillaria in its current, narrower circumscription. My seed grown maxillaria didnt bloom with the color i was expecting, but you gotta play the hand youre dealt. Pdf molecular phylogenetics of maxillaria and related genera. Jan 29, 2015 my seed grown maxillaria didnt bloom with the color i was expecting, but you gotta play the hand youre dealt. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species discovered in southwestern ecuador is described and illustrated. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species in the maxillaria variabilis group. Maxillaria lineolata in world checklist of selected plant families.
Maxillaria is a genus found mostly in specialty collections although m. Pdf floral morphology and micromorphology of selected. Many of these are well suited for growing in the south florida area. Pdf the orchid genus maxillaria is one of the largest and most common of neotropical orchid. Maxillaria variabilis red or dark form orchids forum. The coconut orchid is an easy to grow orchid that smells like fresh coconuts. This page was last edited on 21 december 2019, at 20.
The second parent is very fragrant so that may come through as well. This hardy, small, and cute epiphytic species is native to central and south america. Orchids noted with a asteric are included in the nvos web site, all other links will open a new browser window to the santa barbara orchid estate page. Com 800 5533387 1250 orchid drive, santa barbara, ca 93111 805 9671284 fax. Maxillaria, large genus of tropical american orchids family orchidaceae. In mexico, they meet in the states of chiapas, colima, durango, guerrero, hidalgo, jalisco, mexico. Exclusive range maxillaria variabilis at claessen orchids. Maxillaria flowers come in an array of colors such as white, yellow, brown, all shades of red, dark purple, and even pretty close to black. Since scans are not currently available to screen readers, please contact jstor user support for access. Information concerning its distribution, habitat, floral biology, and conservation status is provided. Some species are less than 5 cm 2 inches tall, but others may grow to nearly a metre about 3 feet. The flowers occur in a number of different color forms ranging from light. Maxillaria tenifloria the coconut orchid care and propagation. I have posted this before but i was documenting the plant before i divide it.
Maxillaria variabilis hail from central to south america where it grows from 500 to 2500 meters. Maxillaria variabilis dark discussion in orchid species started by kellyw, dec 16, 2016. Maxillaria variabilis is native to central america from mexico to panama. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Maxillariinae from southwestern ecuador article pdf available in phytotaxa 2893. Apr 11, 2018 maxillaria variabilis is native to central america from mexico to panama. And we rely on our people to provide a consistently high level of service. Maxillaria schunkeana is a species in the maxillaria genus. Orchid maxillaria variabilis s araflora, exotic flora. Pdf maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species in the maxillaria.
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