Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
juan-albertoi
ID:
237953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & M.Arias

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 122 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237285



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Juan-Albertoi
  • Juan-Albertoi Orchid
  • Juan-Albertoi Masdevallia


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Description

Masdevallia juan-albertoi (also called Juan-Alberto'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 juan-albertoi 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 juan-albertoi 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 juan-albertoi 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 juan-albertoi

Masdevallia juan-albertoi is native to the cloud forests of Peru.

Masdevallia juan-albertoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia juan-albertoi?

Masdevallia juan-albertoi

What is the family of Masdevallia juan-albertoi?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Masdevallia juan-albertoi?

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-121490: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Manuel Arias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Arias' in the authors string.