Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luteoalba
ID:
239260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 20 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238592

Common Names

  • Maxillaria luteoalba
  • Yellow-white Maxillaria
  • Yellow-white Spider Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria turneri Hook. ex DuBuysson [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria luteoalba (also called Yellow-white Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers with a purple lip. It grows in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria luteoalba is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Maxillaria luteoalba is yellow with a red lip and has a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria luteoalba is a semi-epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination occurs.

Where to Find Maxillaria luteoalba

Maxillaria luteoalba is native to Ecuador and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Maxillaria luteoalba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria luteoalba?

Maxillaria luteoalba

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria luteoalba?

Maxillaria luteoalba is native to Central and South America.

What are the blooming times of Maxillaria luteoalba?

Maxillaria luteoalba typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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-122708: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.