Masdevallia

Name: Masdevallia (Orchidaceae)

Masdevallia is a genus of orchid with the characteristic three sided flowers. A number of lowland species and their hybrids are commonly and easily cultivated, but their highland cousins tend to be more problematic.

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Pictures:
Masdevallia coccinea
Masdevallia coleoptera
Masdevallia Falcata
Masdevallia impostor
Masdevallia Lyn Sherlock
Masdevallia Rubicon
Masdevallia tovarensis

  See also:  Orchids

Part shade Plenty of water during the growing season Tender Perennial

Masdevallia coccinea 

Name: Masdevallia coccinea

Masd. coccinea 'LRG'

This species masdevallia is very variable, having flowers that range in colour from white to reds and yellow, and all the hues in between.

Masdevallia coleoptera 

Name: Masdevallia coleoptera

Flowers

Masdevallia Falcata 

Name: Masdevallia Falcata

Masd. Falcata 'Triple G'

Masdevallia Falcata is a primary hybrid between Masdevallia coccinea and Masdevallia veitchiana.

Masdevallia impostor 

Name: Masdevallia impostor

Flower


Flower

Masdevallia Lyn Sherlock 

Name: Masdevallia Lyn Sherlock

Masd. Lyn Sherlock 'Otaki'


Masd. Lyn Sherlock 'Otaki'
Masd. Lyn Sherlock 'Otaki'
Masd. Lyn Sherlock 'Otaki'
Bud

Masd. Lyn Sherlock 'Teresa'

Masdevallia Rubicon 

Name: Masdevallia Rubicon

Flower
Masdevalllia Rubicon is hybrid registered in 1988, that was a result of the cross between Masd. coccinea and Masd. Heathii (Masd. ignea × veitchiana).


Flower
Flower
Notice the dorsal sepal reflects backwards.

Masdevallia tovarensis 

Name: Masdevallia tovarensis

Flowers


Buds
Buds