Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Andreetta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 3: 29 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237138
Common Names
- Eurynogaster Masdevallia
- Masdevallia Eurynogaster
- Eurynogaster Orchid
Description
Masdevallia eurynogaster (also called 'Eurynogaster Masdevallia', among many other common names) is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is found growing in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Masdevallia eurynogaster is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and bouquets. The flowers are known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Masdevallia eurynogaster is a small, tubular bloom with a pink color. It has a long, thin stem and a single petal. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Masdevallia eurynogaster is a terrestrial orchid native to Ecuador. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining medium. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Masdevallia eurynogaster
Masdevallia eurynogaster is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Masdevallia eurynogaster FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia eurynogaster?
Masdevallia eurynogaster prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C)
What type of light does Masdevallia eurynogaster need?
Masdevallia eurynogaster needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Masdevallia eurynogaster be watered?
Masdevallia eurynogaster should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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,