Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
josei
ID:
237951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 1(9): 6 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237283



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Josei
  • Josei Orchid
  • Josei Masdevallia


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Description

Masdevallia josei (also called Jose's 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 josei is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Masdevallia josei flower is a small, tubular bloom with a yellow-green color and a white lip. It has a pleasant scent. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia josei is an epiphytic species that requires warm to cool temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Masdevallia josei

Masdevallia josei is native to the cloud forests of Peru.

Masdevallia josei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia josei?

Masdevallia josei

What is the family of Masdevallia josei?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Masdevallia josei?

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,

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