Maxillaria venusta
Also known as: Lycaste venusta (Linden & Rchb.f.) Bosse +3 more
- Lycaste venusta (Linden & Rchb.f.) Bosse
- Maxillaria kalbreyeri Rchb.f.
- Maxillaria venusta subsp. superba Van Houtte
- Maxillaria venusta var. superba (Van Houtte) Stein
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Maxillaria venusta is an epiphytic 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)
Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles