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Maxillaria sophronitis
Maxillaria sophronitis is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species native to the high-altitude, wet cloud forests of Venezuela and Colombia. It thrives in cool to intermediate conditions, typically found at elevations between 750 and 1700 meters, often growing on tree trunks. Known for its brilliant, red, hummingbird-pollinated flowers, this species, often called the "sophronitis-like maxillaria," was first described in 1958. Region: Specifically found in the mountain rainforests of Northern Venezuela and Northeastern Colombia. Environment: Cloud forests characterized by high humidity 70-85% and consistent moisture. Growth Habit: Small, mat-forming, epiphytic orchid that frequently grows on trees.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- mini 4–8cm
- Humidity
- 70%–85%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Colombia, Venezuela
- Ecosystems
- Wet forest
- Elevation
- Submontane (500–1,000 m), Montane (1,000–2,000 m)
- Flowering
- Autumn, Winter
About this plant
Maxillaria sophronitis is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species native to the high-altitude, wet cloud forests of Venezuela and Colombia. It thrives in cool to intermediate conditions, typically found at elevations between 750 and 1700 meters, often growing on tree trunks. Known for its brilliant, red, hummingbird-pollinated flowers, this species, often called the "sophronitis-like maxillaria," was first described in 1958. Region: Specifically found in the mountain rainforests of Northern Venezuela and Northeastern Colombia. Environment: Cloud forests characterized by high humidity 70-85% and consistent moisture. Growth Habit: Small, mat-forming, epiphytic orchid that frequently grows on trees.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_9447cf82f7c242ec8018