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Masdevallia peristeria is a species in the Masdevallia genus.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the spring to summer with a single flower. Flowers are 10 to 12.5 cm wide and fragrant.
Distribution[]
Plant is found in growing in the open woodland forest of Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1500 to 2500 meters
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 Dove-Like Masdevallia
Synonyms[]
- Byrsella peristeria (Rchb.f.) Luer 2006
- Masdevallia ellipes Rchb.f 1877
- Masdevallia haematisticta chb.f 1866
- Masdevallia peristeria subsp. haematosticta (Rchb. f.) Luer 1988