Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jimeneziana
ID:
1333626

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 37 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346080



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Jimeneziana
  • Jimeneziana Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Jimeneziana Orchid


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Description

Masdevallia jimeneziana (also called 'Jimenez's Masdevallia', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.1 meters. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia jimeneziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green look in any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, removing toxins from the air and helping to improve air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Masdevallia jimeneziana flower is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a dark brown, round shape. The seedlings are small and white, with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia jimeneziana is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It can be grown in a potting medium of equal parts of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps of plants. The divisions should be planted in the same potting medium as the mother plant.

Where to Find Masdevallia jimeneziana

Masdevallia jimeneziana is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Masdevallia jimeneziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia jimeneziana?

Masdevallia jimeneziana

What is the common name of Masdevallia jimeneziana?

Jimeneziana Masdevallia

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia jimeneziana?

Masdevallia jimeneziana is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and 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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.