Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ruberrima
ID:
239505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 31: 260 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238837

Common Names

  • Maxillaria ruberrima
  • Ruberrima Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Ruberrima

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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium ruberrimum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithidium vagans Schltr. [unknown]
  • Scaphyglottis ruberrima Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aucellia ruberrima (Lindl.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria ruberrima (also called 'Red-Lipped Maxillaria', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees in tropical rainforests, and has a small, globose pseudobulb with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a reddish-brown lip.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria ruberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria ruberrima is yellow and tubular in shape. It has a sweet scent and is about 2 cm in length. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is about 2 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria ruberrima is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical areas of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. In the winter, reduce watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Maxillaria ruberrima

Maxillaria ruberrima can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Maxillaria ruberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria ruberrima?

Maxillaria ruberrima

What is the common name of Maxillaria ruberrima?

Ruberrima Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria ruberrima?

Maxillaria ruberrima is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155262-2: Based on the initial data import