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Masdevallia belua

Masdevallia belua

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
SubTribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species: Masd. belua
Alliance:
Binomial name
Masdevallia belua
Königer & D'Aless. 1993


Masdevallia belua is a species in the Masdevallia genus.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with a single 2.5 cm fragrant flower.

Distribution[]

Plant is found growing in Ecuador at elevations around 2200 to 2300 meters

Culture[]

Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.

Naming[]

Common Name: The Monster Masdevallia

Synonyms[]

  1. Byrsella belua (Königer & D'Aless.) Luer 2006
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