Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
monicana
ID:
238070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 111. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237402



Common Names

  • Masdevallia Monicana
  • Monicana Orchid
  • Monicana Masdevallia


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Description

Masdevallia monicana (also called Monica's Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a compact growth habit and a single, erect leaf. It is native to Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, and grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia monicana has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia monicana is small and yellow-orange in color. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia monicana is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a cool to warm growing species that requires bright light and moderate humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Masdevallia monicana

Masdevallia monicana is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Masdevallia monicana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia monicana?

Masdevallia monicana prefers temperatures between 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Masdevallia monicana need?

Masdevallia monicana needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Masdevallia monicana be watered?

Masdevallia monicana should be watered every 1-2 weeks.

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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