Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fuchsii
ID:
237845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 203 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237177



Common Names

  • Fuchsii Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Fuchsii
  • Fuchsii Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia saulii Königer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia fuchsii (also called Fuchs' Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short stem and a single leaf. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia fuchsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Masdevallia fuchsii has small, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia fuchsii is a terrestrial orchid native to Peru. 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 fuchsii

Masdevallia fuchsii can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Masdevallia fuchsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia fuchsii?

Masdevallia fuchsii

What type of plant is Masdevallia fuchsii?

Masdevallia fuchsii is a type of orchid

Where is Masdevallia fuchsii native to?

Masdevallia fuchsii is native to Central and South America

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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