Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wercklei
ID:
239700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 284 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239032

Common Names

  • Maxillaria wercklei
  • Wercklei Maxillaria
  • Wercklei Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium wercklei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camaridium pygmaeum M.A.Blanco [unknown]
  • Chaseopsis wercklei (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria wercklei (also called Werckle's Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an upright growth habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It prefers warm and humid climates and is typically found growing on trees in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria wercklei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators. It has also been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria wercklei has small, star-shaped flowers with three lobes. The flowers are yellowish-green in color and have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and fragile with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria wercklei is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maxillaria wercklei

Maxillaria wercklei can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Maxillaria wercklei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria wercklei?

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

What is the size of Maxillaria wercklei?

Maxillaria wercklei typically grows to be about 3-4 inches in size.

What is the flower color of Maxillaria wercklei?

Maxillaria wercklei has white to yellowish-green flowers.

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155356-2: Based on the initial data import