Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scalpellifera
ID:
238295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 2(1): 60 (1997), as No. 11 on inside cover.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237627



Common Names

  • Masdevallia scalpellifera
  • Scalpellifera Masdevallia
  • Scalpellifera Butterfly Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Luzama scalpellifera (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia scalpellifera (also called the Scalpel 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 scalpellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia scalpellifera is small and has a white-greenish color. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a white-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia scalpellifera 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 scalpellifera

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

Masdevallia scalpellifera FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia scalpellifera?

Masdevallia scalpellifera prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Masdevallia scalpellifera need?

Masdevallia scalpellifera prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Masdevallia scalpellifera?

Water Masdevallia scalpellifera 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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