Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenebrosa
ID:
1335214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zambrano & Solano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 289(3): 248 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347668

Common Names

  • Maxillaria Tenebrosa
  • Dark Maxillaria
  • Dark Spider Orchid

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Description

Maxillaria tenebrosa (also called Dark Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a short stem and long leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria tenebrosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria tenebrosa has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria tenebrosa is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Maxillaria tenebrosa

Protium brenesii is endemic to the Brenes mountain range in Costa Rica.

Maxillaria tenebrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria tenebrosa?

Maxillaria tenebrosa

What is the common name of Maxillaria tenebrosa?

Dark Maxillaria

Where is Maxillaria tenebrosa native to?

Central 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

Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.
Bosco Javier Zambrano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zambrano' in the authors string.