Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cinnamomea
ID:
237688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 225 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237020

Common Names

  • Masdevallia Cinnamomea
  • Cinnamomea Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Alaticaulia cinnamomea (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia cinnamomea (also called 'Cinnamon Masdevallia' or 'Cinnamon Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a small epiphyte with a single, erect leaf and a short, single-flowered inflorescence. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 800-2500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia cinnamomea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Masdevallia cinnamomea flower is a small, tubular flower with a yellow and white coloration. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow and white coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia cinnamomea is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphyte growing on trees in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, moss, or perlite, with high humidity and bright, indirect light. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Masdevallia cinnamomea

Masdevallia cinnamomea is native to the cloud forests of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Masdevallia cinnamomea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia cinnamomea?

Masdevallia cinnamomea

What is the family of Masdevallia cinnamomea?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia cinnamomea?

Tropical montane forests

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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