Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nutans
ID:
239352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 154 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238684

Common Names

  • Nutans Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Nutans
  • Nutans Orchid

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Description

Maxillaria nutans (also called Nodding Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Costa Rica and Panama. It has a single, long-lasting, yellow-green flower with a white lip. It grows in humid forests, often on trees or shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria nutans is an epiphytic orchid that is 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 nutans

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

Maxillaria nutans FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Maxillaria nutans?

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

What is the optimal light for Maxillaria nutans?

Maxillaria nutans prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Maxillaria nutans?

Maxillaria nutans 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-122791: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.