Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ivanii
ID:
809780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & V.N.M.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 267 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809114

Common Names

  • Masdevallia ivanii
  • Ivani's Masdevallia
  • Ivani's Orchid

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Description

Masdevallia ivanii (also called Red-flowered Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia ivanii has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia ivanii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia ivanii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Masdevallia ivanii

Masdevallia ivanii can be found in South America, in areas such as Colombia and Peru.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347352: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Velliyur Nott Mallikarjuna Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.M.Rao' in the authors string.