Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19(3): 83. 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238838
Common Names
- Maxillaria rubioi
- Rubioi Maxillaria
- Maxillaria Rubioi
Description
Maxillaria rubioi (also called 'Rubio's 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 rubioi 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 rubioi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maxillaria rubioi 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 rubioi
Maxillaria rubioi can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Maxillaria rubioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maxillaria rubioi?
Maxillaria rubioi
What is the common name of Maxillaria rubioi?
Rubioi Maxillaria
What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria rubioi?
Maxillaria rubioi 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,