This hardy, small, and cute epiphytic species is native to central and south america. Maxillaria variabilis is a small orchid that occurs in a range of colors and has a long period of blooming. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Selected native orchids of colombia 1 field guides. Maxillaria variabilis hail from central to south america where it grows from 500 to 2500 meters.
The maxillaria maxihlareeeuh orchid produces small blooms that are often fragrant. Read more about maxillaria variabilis below the photos under product info and plant care. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Pdf the new refugium botanicum is a series based on w. On maxillaria bomboizensis and camaridium carinatum orchidaceae article pdf available in harvard papers in botany dec 2008. Maxillaria variabilis care and culture travaldos blog. In winter, they should get as much light as possible. The two color forms, red and yellow, are equally attractive. The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total.
Carter and holmes orchids quality orchids since 1947. This page was last edited on 21 december 2019, at 20. Comparative molecular and morphological studies in selected maxil. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page.
Araflora has a yellowdarkred maxillaria variabilis in its selection, that is suitable for a wide range of temperatures. The yellow one has a strong scent sort of like cedar wood and caramel. Maxillaria, large genus of tropical american orchids family orchidaceae. Apr 24, 2016 how to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. Epas registered antimicrobial products for use against novel coronavirus sarscov2, the cause of covid19 author. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species discovered in southwestern ecuador is described and illustrated. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew.
Similar orchids please contact us for availability and sizes maxillaria cucullata. Maxillaria werckelii panama relatively rare species with growth habit similar to maxillaria variabilis. In mexico, they meet in the states of chiapas, colima, durango, guerrero, hidalgo, jalisco, mexico. The genus traditionally has included more than 300 species, most of which are epiphytic and grow at high altitudes. All orchids, fragrant orchids, miniature orchids, other. In mexico, they meet in the states of chiapas, colima, durango, guerrero, hidalgo, jalisco, mexico, michoacan, nayarit, oaxaca, pueblo, sinaloa and veracruz. Grow in cool to warm conditions with medium amounts of. Foxit software is the reliable source for fast, affordable, and secure pdf solutions. Pdf on maxillaria bomboizensis and camaridium carinatum. Maxillaria variabilis panama popular fragrant compact spcies with small yellow and red flowers. The name derives from the latin meaning jawbone, which suggests the column and the base of the lip of some species is like a protruding jaw. In summer, maxillaria can also be kept outside at a sheltered place.
The flowers occur in a number of different color forms ranging from light yellow to dark red, almost black. You also get unlimited file sizes as well as the ability to upload and convert several files to pdf at the same time. It is a pretty easy going orchid, thriving in a wide variety of conditions. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species in the maxillaria variabilis group orchidaceae. Established seedlings of maxillaria variabilis cleo may. Variabilis sanguinea or in english bloody the other one is simply. These orchids grow on trees, on rocks or on the surface of the ground and in very different habitats. Established seedlings of these are not currently available, but we have some maturing in the greenhouse and expect to offer them in the future. This page was last edited on november 2016, at 23. Maxillariella variabilis orchidaceae variable maxillaria. Maxillaria ben berliner maxillaria variabilis gold x tenuifolia aurea our remake was made using the less common yellow forms of both species.
M curtipes is often given as a synonym of this species and it is most likely correct but i have kept them separate at this time. A small grower with a bit of a climbing habit, flowers to about 1. Found in french guiana, surinam, guyana, venezuela, colombia, ecuador peru and brazil in wet montane rainforests at altitudes of sealevel to 0 meters and is a small sized, hot to cool. A medium to large grower, does want to grow upwards, flower 5cm with a very strong formic acid perfume. Maxillaria variabilis bateman ex lindl maxillaria variabilis bateman ex lindl. Maxillaria are quite unknown orchids, they are more often seen in orchid enthusiasts private collections than on common windowsills. Clustered pseudobulbs, narrow leaves ml i maxillaria tenuifolia compact plant 12. Orchid maxillaria variabilis s araflora, exotic flora. Maxillaria variabilis, the variable maxillaria, is a species of orchid ranging from mexico to. The flowers occur in a number of different color forms ranging from light. Pdf defining generic limits in maxillaria researchgate. Jan 15, 2016 here is another orchid that has my vote to be in every collection.
Maxillaria variabilis, blooming size, 2 pots the name variabilis means the blooms can vary in color from yellow, orange, reddish, dark red. It is found at elevations between 5000 to 7250 feet in shady locations. Maxillaria need a halfshadow place with high humidity. The second parent is very fragrant so that may come through as well. Although papillae also occur upon other parts of the flower e. Maxillaria orchid species buy online orchid plants collector orchids.
Information concerning its distribution, habitat, floral biology, and conservation status is provided. There are 6 items with 1 plant per item that will be considered for sale later. Plant can be grown in a fine bark medium, full sphagnum moss, or mounted on treefern or cork. It has been a fast grower and free blooming plant for me. Maxillaria lineolata in world checklist of selected plant families. While the monophyly of maxillariinae is supported, maxillaria in its current, narrower circumscription. Maxillaria variabilis, the variable maxillaria, is a species of orchid ranging from mexico to panama, and probably guyana.
We expect to see miniature yellow blooms, some with dark eyes and some with reddish freckles. I have posted this before but i was documenting the plant before i divide it. Maxillaria porphyrostele in situ, often misslabeled as m picta, it has no fragrance at all. Established seedlings of maxillaria variabilis cleo may am. Here is another orchid that has my vote to be in every collection. Grows on the cooler side of intermediate with moderate light.
Maxillaria variabilis is native to central america from mexico to panama. Bright yellow variety of this small flowered orchid with a deep red mark on the lip. Maxillaria picta is a species in the maxillaria genus. Read more about the maxillaria genre and select species by exploring this link. It includes about 680 species found in south and central america. Plant blooms from winter to spring with a single 5 cm wide flower. Maxillariella variabilis, maxillaria angustifolia, maxillaria curtipes temperatures. Maxillaria flowers come in an array of colors such as white, yellow, brown, all shades of red, dark purple, and even pretty close to black. Dec 16, 2008 regarding fragrance, i have max variabilis, both the yellow and red varieties. How to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. This name is a synonym of maxillariella variabilis bateman ex lindl. Most of them dont have big showy flowers or other interesting features, but some of them, particularly maxillaria tenuifolia, are popular for a fair scent of flowers resembling coconut pie.
Regarding fragrance, i have max variabilis, both the yellow and red varieties. I guess its a tradeoff between fragrance and color. Orchids noted with a asteric are included in the nvos web site, all other links will open a new browser window to the santa barbara orchid estate page. Maxillaria lineolata in the orders and families of monocotyledons. In winter, the temperature for this gender should not be higher than 21,5c and at night it should not drop below 15c. Maxillaria tenebrosa, a new species in the maxillaria variabilis group.