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  Masdevallia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia is a large genus of impressive plants of the (additional info and facts about Pleurothallidinae) Pleurothallidinae, subtribe of the orchid family ((Enormous cosmopolitan family of perennial terrestrial or epiphytic plants with fleshy tubers or rootstocks and unusual flowers) Orchidaceae).
The (Part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored) petals and the tongue-shaped or shell-shaped (Fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth) lip are small and are partly hidden deep inside the flower.
Masdevallia cucullata : Widow Orchid (Colombia to Ecuador).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/masdevallia.htm   (456 words)

  
 Masdevallia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masdevallia is a large genus of impressive plants of the Pleurothallidinae, subtribe of the orchid family (Orchidaceae).
The petals and the tongue-shaped or shell-shaped lip are small and are partly hidden deep inside the flower.
Masdevallia hybrids and cultivars are very popular with florists and orchid nurseries.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Masdevallia   (351 words)

  
 Masdevallia
Masdevallia was first recognised by Ruíz and Pavón in 1794.
Description: Inflorescence arising from near the middle of the ramicaul; flowers large, solitary, subtended by a large, inflated floral bract enclosing the pedicel, ovary, and often the basal portion of the sepaline tube; petals channeled and verrucose at the apex, except for M.
Luer, Carlyle A. Icones Pleurothallidinarum II – Systematics of Masdevallia.
www.peripatus.gen.nz /Taxa/Spermatophyta/Masdevallia.html   (2114 words)

  
 Masd evallias
Masdevallia angulata Intermediate temperatures; 3 inch clay pot $25.
Masdevallia elegans Intermediate temperatures; 3 inch clay pots, $45.
Masdevallia idae Intermediate temperatures; 2.25 inch pot, $40.
www.parksideorchids.com /masdevallias.htm   (672 words)

  
 Masdevallia - TheBestLinks.com - Andes, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia - TheBestLinks.com - Andes, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia,...
Masdevallia, Andes, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Orchidaceae, Orchid...
Masdevallia is a genus of impressive plants of the Pleurothallidinae sub-tribe of the orchid family Orchidaceae.
www.thebestlinks.com /Masdevallia.html   (177 words)

  
 AOS Masdevallia Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia is a genus of some 350 species usually from cool, misty mountains of the New World Tropics.
Masdevallias are best known for their showy flowers consisting of sepals fused into a tubelike structure.
Masdevallias can be kept in light intensities up to 2,500 • foot-candles if the growing area can be kept cool.
www.sdorchids.com /aos_masde.htm   (619 words)

  
 SBOE Orchid of The Day Alphabetical Index Page
Native to Columbia and Ecuador, this striking masdevallia produces colorful, semi-pendant flowers that, in larger plants, bloom in a complete circle around the pot.
A primary hybrid of masdevallia species angulata and veitchiana, Prince Charming is an easy to grow, temperature tolerant beauty.
This deep colored masdevallia species is native to the mountains of Columbia and Peru.
www.sborchid.com /photoalbumindexalpha.php?range=m   (2148 words)

  
 Masdevallia meijiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia meijiana was described by Garay in 1970 and named after noted orchidist Alvaro Meijia.
The species is found at moderate elevations (800m) of the central cordillera of Colombia making it a subject for intermediate to warm conditions.
We suspect due to our ignorance of allowing it to withstand our cool winters without protection, After all, it is a Masdevallia and we just assume that they can stand cool temperatures.
www.orchidworks.com /orchids/pleurothallids/book047c.htm   (129 words)

  
 OrchidSafari ARCHIVES* Scented Orchids
Masdevallia nidifica is a miniature species that reveals some of the common traits of this interesting genus.
Where a lip of Masdevallia is tongue-like, in Dryadella, the lip is ornamented with two protrusions (calli) and two backward-facing points or claws.
Masdevallias are a mystery to me most of the time.
www.orchidtrek.com /pleuro/pleuro.html   (3171 words)

  
 Masdevallia Leaf Spot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
I guess the ones brought in for show-and-tell at the meeting are mature because mine are growing in shot-glass-size pots but seemingly enjoying the neighborhood.
The tiny spots on the masdevallia leaves could be caused by a fungus, but more likely the condition is due to environmental stress.
We had some masdevallias that exhibited that sort of peppering on both sides of leaves tested for disease by our local agricultural extension service.
www.notsogreenthumb.org /q_and_a/1998/98oct-masdevallia.htm   (307 words)

  
 Petite Plaisance - Orchid Species, Masdevallia caesia, Masdevallia hirtzii, Maxillaria chysantha, Maxillaria arbuscula, ...
One of the smaller masdevallias with a flower as large as the plant itself.
This may be the longest blooming masdevallia of all.
This masdevallia is from lower elevations than its cousins and, therefore, prefers more intermediate temperatures.
www.sonic.net /~orchids/mpage.htm   (1268 words)

  
 Hoosier Orchids : Pleurothallids
They tend to be delightful miniature plants, with a wide range of plant and floral types.
Some, such as the Masdevallias and Draculas, have large and very showy flowers, while others are more inconspicuous.
The plants are distinctive in the orchid family for being rhizomous plants with a non-pseudobulbous secondary stem, or ramicaul.
www.hoosierorchid.com /category.asp?CategoryCode=2   (569 words)

  
 Woodstream Orchids
Masdevallia Species and Hybrids are popular and charming Central and South American highland residents.
Masdevallia attenuata - (Panama) Cream with yellow tails and three purple stripes on each side.
Masdevallia erinacea - (Panama) Charming miniature with grassy foliage and martian weird spherical fuzzy orange flowers.
www.woodstreamorchids.com /miniature.html   (3056 words)

  
 Werkgroep Masdevallia (Nederlands)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Masdevallias that grew at altitudes of 1500 meters, or even a bit higher, descended in the ice-ages together with all kinds of trees like oaks to lower altitudes.
In the ice-age most Masdevallias grew close to the Andes because there was lots of rain even in the ice-age, some 2,000 mm per year.
Masdevallia infracta can be used in hybridisation with other Masdevallia species, so it can't differ that much from the other species.
home.tiscali.nl /botorch/gbmasg00.html   (756 words)

  
 J & L Orchids - Hybrids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia Copper Cherub* - I-W - ptd - $18
Masdevallia Exquisite Mary* - - I - ptd - $18
Masdevallia Orange Delight* - I - ptd - $18
www.jlorchids.com /jlhybrid.htm   (597 words)

  
 Vivi's Orchid Corner - "Masdevallia ignea" - August 2004
This species (as with other Masdevallias) do not have pseudobulbs.
Masdevallia ignea has no fragrance; their showy flower is the main attraction.
I applaud those of you who have mastered the growing techniques of these magnificent orchids.
netmar.com /~vivi/orcnr-94.html   (246 words)

  
 Masdevallia Orchid Care - Carter and Holmes Orchids Culture
Masdevallias form the largest percentage of the genus Pleurothallis.
The climates that Masdevallias are found vary widely.
To generalize the culture of these jewels of the orchid world would be a profound injustice to their cultural habit.
www.carterandholmes.com /masdevcare.html   (411 words)

  
 Woodstream Orchids
Masdevallia is a large genus of miniature to small plants that ususally produce attractive single flowers on upright inflorescence.
Masdevallias are in the Pleurothallid group and many of the species and hybrids are easy to grow and bloom.
Masdevallia caesia - (Colombia) Beautiful pendent plants with bluish foliage and large purple-brown flowers accented with yellow caudae.
www.woodstreamorchids.com /masdevallia.html   (1094 words)

  
 AOS Masdevallia & Dracula Culture Sheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia, a genus of some 350 species usually from cool, misty mountains of the New World tropics, is known for its showy flowers with sepals striking in their size, shape, and/ or color.
Their need for a cool, damp environment makes them an excellent choice for cool, coastal climates.
Masdevallias can be kept in light intensities up to 2,500 foot-candles if the growing area can be kept cool.
www.taygeta.com /masdevallia.html   (574 words)

  
 Masdevallia norops   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia norops is an interesting species from 1500-1900m in Ecuador and Peru.
The thick-textured flowers are produced singly from the base of new growth in the winter.
The fairly large size (3-3/4-inch, 7cm) flowers and twisted shape make this a worthwhile Masdevallia for intermediate to cool conditions.
www.orchidworks.com /orchids/pleurothallids/book091c.htm   (47 words)

  
 Seal Rock Orchids. --- Catalog- Mostly Masdevallias ---
--A warmth tolerant and drier growing Masdevallia than most, this great species is a vigorous forgiving grower, and a reliable bloomer.
Although not yet awarded, this one certainly deserves an award based on it's dimensions, color, form, and substance.
Masdevallia Dean Hass 'Adrienne' -- Another orchid that isn't awarded but should be.
sealrockorchids.com /catalog/masdevallia.html   (399 words)

  
 Good Nature - Masdevallia exquisita
This aptly named beauty, Masdevallia exquisita, grows in Ecuadorean cloud forests and is a recent discovery, described by Carlyle Luer.
Carol Woodin's rendition of Masdevallia exquisita has been painstakingly printed at the Stinehour Press of Vermont using a vintage Heidelburg press, and each print has been individually hand embellished by the artist in watercolors.
The edition is printed on 100% rag Rising Gallery paper, and is limited to 250 pencil signed and numbered impressions and 10 artist's proofs.
www.goodnaturepublishing.com /cw_masdevallia.htm   (118 words)

  
 Jay's Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia - M - Max   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
This species is conspecific to Masdevallia laucheana but occurs ar lower elevations, has shorter inflorescence and smaller flowers with sharper lines on the sepals.
Masdevallia aequiloba Regel 1860; Masdevallia ellipes Rchb.f 1877; Masdevallia fragrans Woodward 1893; Masdevallia haematostitca Rchb.f.
A miniature epiphyte that is found on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes at altitudes of 1600 to 2000 meters with an oblanceolate, apical, leaf that is conduplicate towards the base and a 8" [20 cm] long, seveal flowerd inflorescence with he flowers opening in succesion from the bottom up.
www.orchidspecies.com /orphotdir/indexm.htm   (5017 words)

  
 Masdevallia veitchiana internet sources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ever had a yearning to take a gander at the matchless resources for Masdevallia veitchiana and Discount cattleya hawaiian shirt and anything that is similar to Masdevallia veitchiana and Oncidium Column..
There's so much written on the internet on Masdevallia veitchiana and dendrobium virgineum that it's often very hard to know where to start.
Doing thorough research on and sourcing quality links is time consuming when looking for information on Masdevallia veitchiana and and select a couple of the very best sites for you to visit.
orchids.informationadvice.info /Masdevallia-veitchiana.html   (511 words)

  
 Masdevallia Culture Info
Masdevallias and Draculas grow throughout Central and South America and can be found as far north as southern Mexico and southward to Peru.
There are a few Masdevallias that do well in warmer areas where summer night temperatures infrequently fall below 68-70 degrees F. They are Masdevallia floribunda, striatella, kuhniorum, bicolor infracta, rima rima alba, bangii, minuta, attenuata, and echo.
Other Masdevallias, including Draculas, prefer night temperatures from 40-60 °F. and day temperatures not reaching much above 75-80 °F. Remember, the colder you grow them, the sturdier the plants will be.
www.orchidweb.com /masdcare.htm   (679 words)

  
 Fleurs Orchids, Masdevallia tubulosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
This lovely Masdevallia is found growing in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Venezuela in intermediate to cool conditions.
It has one subspecis, syringodes, which has shorter thicker tails.
I grow this plant in pure fresh sphagnum moss in my shade house..
www.geocities.com /RainForest/Canopy/8451/WorkFiles/tubulosa.html   (84 words)

  
 Masdevallia tovarensis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Masdevallia tovarensis was first collected near the German colony of Tovar, near Caracas and was imported to Europe by the tens of thousands during the peak of "Masdevallia mania" in the late nineteenth century.
It is still a favorite among Masdevallia growers.
The inflorescence is held well above the foliage and carries 1-4 pristine white flowers making this multiflora species an exception for the genus.
www.orchidworks.com /orchids/pleurothallids/book094c.htm   (133 words)

  
 Tropical Orchid Farm: Growing Tips and Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Flowers can be tiny or quite large in relationship to the plant size, and often emerge from the center of the leaf.
The best known genus of course is Masdevallia, first gaining popularity in England in the Golden Age of Orchids.
Some of the species are very distinct and brilliant in color, which renders them especially valuable for decorative or exhibition purposes...
www.tropicalorchidfarm.com /index.php?mg=5&ar=3   (1179 words)

  
 Tiger Orchids - Masdevallia Pixie Dust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A primary hybrid of Masdevallia uniflora and Masdevallia decumana.
These flowers look just as the name suggests - as if they were sprinkeled with purple glitter.
This Masdevallia seems to tolerate higher temperatures than other Masdevallias.
www.tigerorchids.com /masd_pixiedust.htm   (36 words)

  
 Masdevallia Orchids Web-Site - Masdevallia Orchids Secrets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Photos of our orchids, species, hybrids, cymbidium, odontoglossum, cultural images, orchid care virginity' malaxis striata masdevallia jewel 'peats ridge' masdevallia tiger kiss 'cat fight' masdevallia angel heart come and see them at our nursery.
The may 2000 issue of orchids featured an article on this species by eric masdevallia species and hybrids are popular and charming central and south american.
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