growers. Only a few species grow big, showy flowers. But some species are nevertheless sought by collectors, mostly for the fragrance of their blossoms, such as Maxillaria tenuifolia. References Dr. Karlheinz Senghas - Maxillaria, un genre chaotique - Richardiana Eric A. Christenson - Vue d’ensemble du genre Maxillaria - Richardiana External links Maxillariinae genera Epiphytic orchids