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Masdevallia datura

Masdevallia datura

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
SubTribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species: Masd. datura
Alliance:
Binomial name
Masdevallia datura
Luer & R. Vásquez 1983


Masdevallia datura is a species in the Masdevallia genus.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with 4 cm wide fragrant flowers.

Distribution[]

Plant is found growing in Bolivia at elevations of 2500 meters

Culture[]

Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.

Naming[]

Common Name: The Datura-Like Flower Masdevallia

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