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Masdevallia discoidea

Masdevallia discoidea

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
SubTribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species: Masd. discoidea
Alliance:
Binomial name
Masdevallia discoidea
Luer & Würstle 1988


Masdevallia discoidea is a species in the Masdevallia genus.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the winter with a single 5 cm wide flower.

Distribution[]

Plant is found growing in southern Brazil

Culture[]

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

Naming[]

Common Name: The Disc-Shaped Masdevallia

Synonyms[]

  1. Alaticaulia discoidea (Luer & Würstle) Luer 2006
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