Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanctae-fidei
ID:
238285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 414 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237617



Common Names

  • Masdevallia sanctae-fidei
  • Sanctae-fidei Masdevallia
  • Sanctae-fidei Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia dispar Luer [unknown]
  • Alaticaulia sanctae-fidei (Kraenzl.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei (also called the Saint Faith Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It grows in humid forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a single, thin, upright leaf. The flower is small, with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia sanctae-fidei is small and tubular, with a yellowish-green color and a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the offsets from the parent plant and pot them up in an orchid potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up in an orchid potting mix when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Masdevallia sanctae-fidei

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei is native to Colombia and can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400 to 2,400 meters.

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia sanctae-fidei?

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Masdevallia sanctae-fidei need?

Masdevallia sanctae-fidei prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Masdevallia sanctae-fidei?

Water Masdevallia sanctae-fidei once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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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