Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leontoglossa
ID:
237976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 36: 612. 1887 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237308

Common Names

  • Masdevallia Leontoglossa
  • Leontoglossa Masdevallia
  • Leontoglossa Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Byrsella leontoglossa (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia leontoglossa (also called 'Leontoglossa Masdevallia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in cloud forests at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It is a small epiphyte with an erect stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are yellow with a red lip.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia leontoglossa is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia leontoglossa is a small, tubular flower with a white lip and yellow petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia leontoglossa is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1500–3000 m. It is a small epiphyte with a short rhizome and thin roots. It prefers bright light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Masdevallia leontoglossa

Masdevallia leontoglossa is native to the cloud forests of Peru.

Masdevallia leontoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia leontoglossa?

Masdevallia leontoglossa

What is the family of Masdevallia leontoglossa?

Orchidaceae

What is the origin of Masdevallia leontoglossa?

Colombia

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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