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Maxillaria humilis

Also known as: Bletia humilis Link & Otto +16 more
  • Bletia humilis Link & Otto
  • Bolbidium gracile (G.Lodd. ex Paxton & J.Harrison) J.M.H.Shaw
  • Brasiliorchis gracilis (G.Lodd. ex Paxton & J.Harrison) R.B.Singer, S.Koehler & Carnevali
  • Maxillaria gracilis G.Lodd. ex Paxton & J.Harrison
  • Maxillaria gracilis Lodd.
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. angustifolia Hoehne
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. intermedia Hoehne
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. macrantha Hoehne
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. minor Hoehne
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. punctata (G.Lodd. ex Drapiez) Cogn.
  • Maxillaria gracilis var. queirogana (Barb.Rodr.) Hoehne
  • Maxillaria guayanensis Klinge
  • Maxillaria humilis (Link & Otto) Ormerod, 2016
  • Maxillaria penduliflora Fenzl
  • Maxillaria punctata G.Lodd. ex Drapiez
  • Maxillaria punctata Lodd.
  • Maxillaria queirogana Barb.Rodr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.

Maxillaria humilis is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively 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)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast

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