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 dancer.
masdevalliaTovarensis
White Masdevallia, Angel orchid, Snow orchid.
masdevalliaIgnea
Fiery masdevallia, Flame orchid, Orange fairy orchid.
masdevalliaInfracta
Purple pixie orchid, Dancing fairy masdevallia, Cool-growing pixie orchid.
masdevalliaStrobelii
Bird orchid, Flying bird masdevallia, Hummingbird orchid.
masdevalliaTriangularis
Triangle dancing orchid, Flag orchid, Orange triangle orchid.
masdevalliaFloribunda
Many-flowered masdevallia, Bouquet orchid, Prolific masdevallia.
masdevalliaCoccinea
Scarlet masdevallia, Orange flag orchid, Flame orchid.
masdevalliaWendlandiana
Orange bird orchid, Wendland's masdevallia, Miniature orange orchid.
masdevalliaVeitchiana
King of Kings, Veitch's pride, Flame orchid.
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