masdevalliamasdevallia
genusgenusColorful orchids from cool mountain regions, characterized by their triangular flowers featuring long, slender tails that extend from each petal. These compact plants often produce their eye-catching blooms in vibrant jewel tones, from deep reds to brilliant oranges and purples.
Etymology
The genus was named after José Masdevall, an 18th-century Spanish physician and botanist who served at the court of King Charles III of Spain.
Interesting fact!
The flower's unique tail-like sepals can move in response to air currents, which is believed to help attract pollinating insects by mimicking flying prey.
All species of Masdevallia
masdevalliaAmabilis
Dancing fairy orchid, Lovely masdevallia, Pink fairy orchid.
masdevalliaTovarensis
White Masdevallia, Angel orchid, Snow white orchid.
masdevalliaIgnea
Flame masdevallia, Fire orchid, Orange flame orchid.
masdevalliaInfracta
Purple pixie orchid, Dancing fairy orchid, Purple masdevallia.
masdevalliaStrobelii
Bird orchid, Strobel's masdevallia, Flying bird orchid.
masdevalliaTriangularis
Triangle orchid, Flag orchid, Orange triangle masdevallia.
masdevalliaFloribunda
Many-flowered masdevallia, Bouquet orchid, Constant bloomer.
masdevalliaCoccinea
Scarlet orchid, Flag orchid, Orange flag orchid.
masdevalliaWendlandiana
Orange bird orchid, Wendland's masdevallia, Mini orange orchid.
masdevalliaVeitchiana
King of Kings, Veitch's masdevallia, Royal masdevallia.
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