Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
icterina
ID:
237925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 139 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237257



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Icterina
  • Icterina Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Species


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Description

Masdevallia icterina (also called Icterina Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia icterina is a small, yellow-green bloom with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia icterina is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, slender stem. The plant can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Masdevallia icterina

Masdevallia icterina is native to Peru and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Masdevallia icterina FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Masdevallia icterina?

Masdevallia icterina prefers temperatures between 16-21°C (60-70°F)

How much light does Masdevallia icterina need?

Masdevallia icterina prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Masdevallia icterina be watered?

Water Masdevallia icterina once a week, 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,

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