Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
asterotricha
ID:
237576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 104 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236908

Common Names

  • Masdevallia asterotricha
  • Asterotricha Masdevallia
  • Asterotricha's Masdevallia

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Description

Masdevallia asterotricha (also called 'Star-haired Masdevallia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Masdevallia asterotricha 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 asterotricha is small and has a white-yellowish color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Masdevallia asterotricha is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Masdevallia asterotricha

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

Masdevallia asterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Masdevallia asterotricha?

Masdevallia asterotricha

What is the natural habitat of Masdevallia asterotricha?

Masdevallia asterotricha is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Masdevallia asterotricha?

The flowers of Masdevallia asterotricha 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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