| Masdevallia caudata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Masdevallia |
| Subgenus: | Masdevallia subg. Masdevallia |
| Section: | Masdevallia sect. Masdevallia |
| Subsection: | Masdevallia subsect. Caudatae |
| Species: | M. caudata |
| Binomial name | |
| Masdevallia caudata | |
| Synonyms | |
Masdevallia caudata is a species of orchid.
It's endemic to easternmost Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. [1]
Masdevallia, abbreviated Masd in horticultural trade, is a large genus of flowering plants of the Pleurothallidinae, a subtribe of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). There are over 500 species, grouped into several subgenera. The genus is named for Jose Masdevall (?-1801), a physician and botanist in the court of Charles III of Spain.
The Flora of Colombia is characterized by over 32,000 species of green plants.
Masdevallia veitchiana, also known as Veitch's masdevallia or king of the masdevallias, is an orchid species of the genus Masdevallia.
Masdevallia davisii, or Davis' masdevallia, is a species of the orchid genus Masdevallia. It is also known as the orchid of the sun and was known to the Incas as qoriwaqanki – due to its similarity in form to the red Masdevallia veitchiana, known as waqanki.
Masdevallia ionocharis, the graceful violet-blue masdevallia, is an epiphytic orchid in the Masdevallia genus of orchids. Its name is derived from the Greek words ion meaning violet and charis meaning grace.
Masdevallia angulifera is a species of orchid endemic to the Western Cordillera and the Central Cordillera of Colombia in northern South America.
Masdevallia barlaeana is a species of orchid endemic to Peru.
Masdevallia coccinea, the little flag, is a species of orchid occurring at high altitudes in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia.
Masdevallia elephanticeps is a species of orchid occurring at high elevations in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia.
Masdevallia floribunda is a species of orchid found from southern Mexico to Honduras.
Masdevallia herradurae is a species of orchid native to the Western Cordillera and Central Cordillera of Colombia.
Masdevallia meleagris is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia.
Masdevallia pumila is a species of orchid found from southern Colombia into central Bolivia.
Masdevallia striatella is a species of orchid that occurs from Costa Rica to western Panama.
Masdevallia tovarensis is a species of orchid endemic to northern Venezuela.
Masdevallia vargasii is a species of orchid found in areas from southern Colombia to central Bolivia and Guyana.
Masdevallia ventricularia is a species of orchid occurring from Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia, but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange.The monkey orchid is native to Ecuador, but is also found in some regions of Colombia and Peru. Currently, this orchid is in danger of extinction.
Masdevallia odontocera, the tusked masdevallia, is a species of epiphytic orchid native to the cloud forests of Colombia. The species name is derived from Greek odontoceras, meaning "a tusk". This is in reference to the appearance of the lateral sepals.
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