Maxillaria alpestris
Also known as: Maxillaria baumanniana Schltr. +4 more
- Maxillaria baumanniana Schltr.
- Maxillaria chlorochila F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
- Sauvetrea alpestris (Lindl.) Szlach.
- Sauvetrea baumanniana (Schltr.) Szlach. & Sitko
- Sauvetrea chlorochila (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) M.A.Blanco
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Maxillaria alpestris is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela