Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hartmanii
ID:
237890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 9: 106 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237222

Common Names

  • Hartmanii Masdevallia
  • Masdevallia Hartmanii
  • Hartmanii Orchid

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Description

Masdevallia hartmanii (also called Hartmann's Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short stem and a single leaf. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia hartmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia hartmanii is a small, yellow-green bloom with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia hartmanii is a species of orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers to be grown in a humid environment with bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). The soil should be well-draining and high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize once a month in the growing season.

Where to Find Masdevallia hartmanii

Masdevallia hartmanii can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Masdevallia hartmanii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Masdevallia hartmanii?

Masdevallia hartmanii prefers temperatures between 16-21°C (60-70°F)

How much light does Masdevallia hartmanii need?

Masdevallia hartmanii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Masdevallia hartmanii be watered?

Water Masdevallia hartmanii once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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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