Masdevallia ophioglossa
Also known as: Buccella ophioglossa (Rchb.f.) Luer
- Buccella ophioglossa (Rchb.f.) Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Masdevallia ophioglossa is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Masdevallia is notably large, comprising more than 650 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms