Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tricycla
ID:
806808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 103: 309 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806142



Common Names

  • Masdevallia tricycla
  • Tricycla Masdevallia
  • Tricycla Orchid


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Description

Masdevallia tricycla (also called Three-petal Masdevallia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical South America. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has long, thin, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia tricycla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia tricycla is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia tricycla is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 10cm in height. It is best grown in partial shade in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or summer. The divisions should be potted up into individual pots and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Masdevallia tricycla

Masdevallia tricycla can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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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