Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bennettii
ID:
237600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 6: 84 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236932



Common Names

  • Masdevallia bennettii
  • Bennettii Masdevallia
  • Bennettii's Masdevallia


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Synonyms

  • Alaticaulia bennettii (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia bennettii (also called 'Bennett's Masdevallia' or 'Bennett's Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a small epiphyte with a single, erect leaf and a short, single-flowered inflorescence. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 800-2500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia bennettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Masdevallia bennettii flower is a small, tubular bloom with a yellowish-green color. It has three sepals and three petals that are fused together. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia bennettii is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Masdevallia bennettii

Masdevallia bennettii is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Masdevallia bennettii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Masdevallia bennettii?

Masdevallia bennettii prefers temperatures between 55-65°F (13-18°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Masdevallia bennettii?

Masdevallia bennettii prefers a humidity of 50-70%

How much light does Masdevallia bennettii need?

Masdevallia bennettii prefers bright, indirect light

Species in the Masdevallia genus

Masdevallia abbreviata, Masdevallia acrochordonia, Masdevallia adamsii, Masdevallia adrianae, Masdevallia aenigma, Masdevallia agaster, Masdevallia aguirrei, Masdevallia albella, Masdevallia alexandri, Masdevallia alismifolia, Masdevallia alvaroi, Masdevallia amabilis, Masdevallia amaluzae, Masdevallia amanda, Masdevallia amoena, Masdevallia amplexa, Masdevallia ampullacea, Masdevallia anceps, Masdevallia andreettana, Masdevallia anemone, Masdevallia anfracta, Masdevallia angulata, Masdevallia angulifera, Masdevallia anisomorpha, Masdevallia antonii, Masdevallia aphanes, Masdevallia apparitio, Masdevallia arangoi, Masdevallia ariasii, Masdevallia arminii, Masdevallia assurgens, Masdevallia asterotricha, Masdevallia atahualpa, Masdevallia attenuata, Masdevallia audax, Masdevallia aurea, Masdevallia aurorae, Masdevallia ayabacana, Masdevallia bangii, Masdevallia barlaeana, Masdevallia belua, Masdevallia bennettii, Masdevallia berthae, Masdevallia bicolor, Masdevallia bicornis, Masdevallia biflora, Masdevallia boliviensis, Masdevallia bonplandii, Masdevallia bottae, Masdevallia bourdetteana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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