Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
welischii
ID:
238478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 152 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237810



Common Names

  • Masdevallia welischii
  • Welisch's Masdevallia
  • Welisch's Orchid


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Description

Masdevallia welischii (also called Welisch's Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant with a single, erect, leafy stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, and typically found in cloud forests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia welischii is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia welischii is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia welischii is an epiphytic orchid species native to Peru. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Masdevallia welischii

Masdevallia welischii is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Masdevallia welischii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia welischii?

Masdevallia welischii is native to Ecuador.

What type of soil is best for Masdevallia welischii?

Masdevallia welischii prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Masdevallia welischii need?

Masdevallia welischii needs bright, indirect light.

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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