Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
adscendens
ID:
238802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 164 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238134

Common Names

  • Maxillaria adscendens
  • Ascending Maxillaria
  • Ascending Orchid

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Description

Maxillaria adscendens (also called Ascending Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green flowers and long, thin stems.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria adscendens is used as a source of fiber, food, and medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria adscendens has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria adscendens is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist, but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Maxillaria adscendens

Maxillaria adscendens can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Maxillaria adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria adscendens?

Maxillaria adscendens

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria adscendens?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Maxillaria adscendens?

Maxillaria adscendens is a small epiphytic orchid, with pseudobulbs up to 4 cm long

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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