Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scandens
ID:
238296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 453 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237628

Common Names

  • Masdevallia scandens
  • Scandens Masdevallia
  • Scandens Butterfly Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia buchtienii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Masdevallia scandens (also called the Climbing Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It grows in humid forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a single, thin, upright leaf. The flower is small, with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia scandens is small and has a yellow-greenish color. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia scandens 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 scandens

Masdevallia scandens is native to Colombia and can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400 to 2,400 meters.

Masdevallia scandens FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Masdevallia scandens?

Masdevallia scandens prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Masdevallia scandens need?

Masdevallia scandens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Masdevallia scandens?

Water Masdevallia scandens 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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