Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pollux
ID:
470948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Cloes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 87: 957 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470280



Common Names

  • Masdevallia pollux
  • Pollux Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia


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Description

Masdevallia pollux (also called Pollux Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a short, creeping rhizome and a single, fleshy, ovate-lanceolate leaf. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia pollux is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Masdevallia pollux has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia pollux is an epiphytic orchid native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix in a shady spot. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Masdevallia pollux

Masdevallia pollux can be found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Masdevallia pollux FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia pollux?

Masdevallia pollux

What is the common name of Masdevallia pollux?

Pollux Masdevallia

What type of plant is Masdevallia pollux?

It is a species of orchid.

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-254155: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Patrick Cloes (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cloes' in the authors string.