Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wamachukorum
ID:
1317415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalström

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 20: 125 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329869



Common Names

  • Masdevallia wamachukorum
  • Wamachukorum Masdevallia
  • Wamachukorum's Masdevallia


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Description

Masdevallia wamachukorum (also called Wamachukorum Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial orchid native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers humid, tropical climates and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia wamachukorum is used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Masdevallia wamachukorum has small, fragrant flowers with white petals and a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia wamachukorum is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a shady spot.

Where to Find Masdevallia wamachukorum

Masdevallia wamachukorum can be found in the cloud forests of 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,

References

Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.