Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maculata
ID:
238013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch & H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 15: 330 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237345



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Maculata
  • Maculata Masdevallia
  • Maculata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia maculata flava (Stein) Christenson [unknown]
  • Masdevallia maculata flava A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Alaticaulia maculata (Klotzsch & H.Karst.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia maculata (also called 'Maculata Masdevallia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at altitudes of 1,800–3,000 m. It is a small epiphyte with an erect stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia maculata is a small, tubular bloom with a yellow-green color and a red-purple center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia maculata is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Peru. It is best grown in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, about once a week, and fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer every other month. Propagation can be done by division, with each division containing at least two growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, coarse, bark-based medium.

Where to Find Masdevallia maculata

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

Masdevallia maculata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Masdevallia maculata?

Masdevallia maculata prefers temperatures between 55-65°F (13-18°C)

What type of soil does Masdevallia maculata prefer?

Masdevallia maculata prefers a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter.

What type of light does Masdevallia maculata need?

Masdevallia maculata prefers bright, indirect light.

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-121545: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.