Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
smallmaniana
ID:
470993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 87: 505a (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470325



Common Names

  • Masdevallia smallmaniana
  • Smallmaniana Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia


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Synonyms

  • Luzama smallmaniana (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia smallmaniana (also called Smallman's Masdevallia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 15cm in height. It is native to Colombia and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia smallmaniana is pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia smallmaniana is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in humid, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It is a small plant with a single, erect stem that produces a single, large, bright yellow flower. The plant can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a humid environment with indirect light and temperatures between 15-25°C. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Masdevallia smallmaniana

Masdevallia smallmaniana can be found in Central and South America.

Masdevallia smallmaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia smallmaniana?

Masdevallia smallmaniana

What type of plant is Masdevallia smallmaniana?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia smallmaniana?

Tropical cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

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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