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Masdevallia melanoxantha

Also known as: Alaticaulia melanoxantha (Linden & Rchb.f.) Luer +1 more
  • Alaticaulia melanoxantha (Linden & Rchb.f.) Luer
  • Masdevallia asperrima Kraenzl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Indigenous to South America, Masdevallia melanoxantha is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela

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