Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
238278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 31: 178 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237610

Common Names

  • Masdevallia rubiginosa
  • Rubiginosa Masdevallia
  • Rubiginosa Butterfly Orchid

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Description

Masdevallia rubiginosa (also called Rusty Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaf. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, and is found in montane rainforests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is found growing on mossy branches and trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia rubiginosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia rubiginosa is small and tubular, with a yellowish-green color and a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia rubiginosa can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the offsets from the parent plant and pot them up in an orchid potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up in an orchid potting mix when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Masdevallia rubiginosa

Masdevallia rubiginosa can be found in Colombia.

Masdevallia rubiginosa FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia rubiginosa?

Masdevallia rubiginosa prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Masdevallia rubiginosa?

Masdevallia rubiginosa prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Masdevallia rubiginosa?

Masdevallia rubiginosa prefers a well-draining soil mix with lots of organic matter.

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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