Maxillaria obtusa
Also known as: Trigonidium obtusum Lindl.
- Trigonidium obtusum Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Maxillaria obtusa 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. It is part of the broad Maxillaria genus, encompassing over 650 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela