Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
strumata
ID:
239591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endrés & Rchb.f.) Ames & Correll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 17 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238923

Common Names

  • Maxillaria strumata
  • Strumata Maxillaria
  • Strumata Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium strumatum Endrés & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sepalosaccus humilis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Sepalosaccus strumatus (Endr & Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Camaridium strumatum (Endrés & Rchb.f.) M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Pseudomaxillaria strumata (Endrés & Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria strumata (also called 'Strumose 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 strumata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria strumata is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria strumata is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season and repotted every two to three years. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Maxillaria strumata

Maxillaria strumata can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Maxillaria strumata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria strumata?

Maxillaria strumata is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

What type of soil is best for Maxillaria strumata?

Maxillaria strumata prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Maxillaria strumata need?

Maxillaria strumata prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155306-2: Based on the initial data import