Maxillaria calcarata
Also known as: Cryptocentrum calcaratum (Schltr.) Schltr. +2 more
- Cryptocentrum calcaratum (Schltr.) Schltr.
- Cryptocentrum costaricense Schltr.
- Pittierella calcarata Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphytic subshrub.
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Maxillaria calcarata 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Panama