Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha)

Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) green leaves close up showing smooth texture with pointed tips
Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) with wide, pointed leaves showing a smooth, deep green surface texture.

Botanical name: Orchidantha maxillarioides

Common names: Orchidantha, Orchid-flower

Family: Lowiaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia, China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageUnusual color

Orchidantha maxillarioides means "Orchid-flower", as one of the petals on the flowers is modified into a labellum, like the flowers of orchids.

Similar plants: Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha)


Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) green plant with large, pointed leaves growing in a clump.
Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) lush clump of elongated green leaves radiating from the center base.
Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) green leaves close up showing veins and broad texture in natural lighting.
Orchidantha maxillarioides (Orchidantha) leaves with visible veins and broad surface area in close up detail.


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