Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
catapheres
ID:
237665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 31: 176 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236997



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Catapheres
  • Catapheres Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Orchid


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Description

Masdevallia catapheres (also called Catapheres Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with an upright habit. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 3000 meters. The plant has long, slender leaves and produces small, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia catapheres is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Masdevallia catapheres flower is a small, tubular flower with a yellow and white coloration. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow and white coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia catapheres is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of bark. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Masdevallia catapheres

Masdevallia catapheres is native to the cloud forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Masdevallia catapheres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia catapheres?

Masdevallia catapheres

What is the common name of Masdevallia catapheres?

Catapheres Masdevallia

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia catapheres?

Masdevallia catapheres is found in humid montane forests of Ecuador and Peru

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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