Masdevallia cuprea
Also known as: Alaticaulia cuprea (Lindl.) Luer +4 more
- Alaticaulia cuprea (Lindl.) Luer
- Masdevallia cayennensis Rchb.f.
- Masdevallia cuprea subsp. cuprea
- Masdevallia cuprea subsp. hepatica (Luer) Luer
- Masdevallia hepatica Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Masdevallia cuprea is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Masdevallia, which contains over 650 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela