Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 87: 533a (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470199
Common Names
- Masdevallia calocalix
- Calocalix Masdevallia
- Masdevallia
Description
Masdevallia calocalix (also called Calocalix masdevallia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a short, tufted stem and narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Masdevallia calocalix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Masdevallia calocalix has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Masdevallia calocalix is an epiphytic orchid. It can be propagated by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Masdevallia calocalix
Masdevallia calocalix can be found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Masdevallia calocalix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Masdevallia calocalix?
Masdevallia calocalix
What type of plant is Masdevallia calocalix?
Masdevallia calocalix is an epiphytic orchid.
Where does Masdevallia calocalix grow?
Masdevallia calocalix grows in humid, tropical areas in Central and South America.
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,