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Maxillariella tenuifolia (Lindl.) M.A.Blanco & Carnevali
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Maxillaria gracilifolia Kraenzl., Maxillaria tenuifolia Lindl. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic orchid, it has an ascending growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The linear, attenuate leaves are borne on ovate-elliptic pseudobulbs. |
| Flowers | The fragrant flowers are borne at the base of the pseudobulbs and have red sepals and petals and the flower lip is white with red spots. The flowers have a coconut-like fragrance. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Red |
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| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31813 |
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| Species ID | 6213 |
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