Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
doucetteana
ID:
1326419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfahl

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Internet Orchid Sp. Photo Encycl. Nomencl. Notes 3(7): [1] (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338873





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Description

Masdevallia doucetteana (also called Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is an epiphytic plant, growing in moist, shady areas in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia doucetteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Masdevallia doucetteana has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia doucetteana is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Masdevallia doucetteana

Masdevallia doucetteana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Masdevallia doucetteana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia doucetteana?

Masdevallia doucetteana

What is the common name of Masdevallia doucetteana?

Doucette's Masdevallia

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia doucetteana?

Masdevallia doucetteana is native to Ecuador

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,

References

Jay Charles Pfahl (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfahl' in the authors string.