Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amoena
ID:
237544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 148. 1999 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVIII.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236876

Common Names

  • Masdevallia amoena
  • Amoena Masdevallia
  • Amoena Masdevallia Orchid

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Description

Masdevallia amoena (also called Charming Masdevallia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Mascarene Islands and is found in wet forests. It is a small epiphytic plant with short stems and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Masdevallia amoena is small and has a yellow-orange color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia amoena is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of bark. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Masdevallia amoena

Masdevallia amoena is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Masdevallia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia amoena?

Masdevallia amoena

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia amoena?

Masdevallia amoena is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Masdevallia amoena?

The flowers of Masdevallia amoena are usually yellow or orange.

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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