Maxillaria alata
Also known as: Dendrobium alatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. +1 more
- Dendrobium alatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
- Xylobium alatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Mend.-Tinc., Molinari & Carpio
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Maxillaria alata is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Maxillaria is notably large, comprising more than 650 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru