Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jostii
ID:
471247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 437 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470579

Common Names

  • Jostii Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Jostii
  • Maxillaria Spider Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Calawaya jostii (Dodson) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria jostii (also called Jost's 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 jostii 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

The flower of Maxillaria jostii is a bright yellow with a long, curved spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria jostii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it is susceptible to frost damage.

Where to Find Maxillaria jostii

Maxillaria jostii is native to Central America.

Maxillaria jostii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria jostii?

Maxillaria jostii

What is the common name of Maxillaria jostii?

Jost's Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria jostii?

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,

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