Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Andreetta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 69 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237620
Common Names
- Masdevallia sanguinea
- Sanguinea Masdevallia
- Sanguinea Butterfly Orchid
Synonyms
- Alaticaulia sanguinea (Luer & Andreetta) Luer [unknown]
Description
Masdevallia sanguinea (also called the Blood 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 red sepals and petals.
Uses & Benefits
Masdevallia sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Masdevallia sanguinea is small and has a red-greenish color. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a red-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Masdevallia sanguinea 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 sanguinea
Masdevallia sanguinea is native to Colombia and can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400 to 2,400 meters.
Masdevallia sanguinea FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia sanguinea?
Masdevallia sanguinea prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of light does Masdevallia sanguinea need?
Masdevallia sanguinea prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Masdevallia sanguinea?
Water Masdevallia sanguinea 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,