Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gerhardii
ID:
922632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Sijm

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 120: 142 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921967



Common Names

  • Masdevallia gerhardii
  • Gerhard's Masdevallia
  • Gerhard's Orchid


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Description

Masdevallia gerhardii (also called Gerhard's masdevallia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia gerhardii is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Masdevallia gerhardii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia gerhardii is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Masdevallia gerhardii

Masdevallia gerhardii can be found in Colombia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467588: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Anton P. Sijm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sijm' in the authors string.