Taxon

Maxillaria humilis

Maxillaria humilis - The Low Growing Maxillaria
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Common name: The Low Growing Maxillaria
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae
Synonym: Brasiliorchis gracilis
Distribution: E and S Brazil
Habitat: Moist slopes of coastal mountains; 1640-6560ft (500-2000m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 3-4" (7.5-10 cm) long with a single pale yellow to white flower with purple margins. Flowers are 2.5" (6.35 cm) across.
Fragrance: Fragrant
Description: This small orchid has tufted foliage.
Comments: Maxillaria humilis
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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