Masdevallia triangularis is a species of orchid found from Venezuela to Ecuador. It grows to approximately 10 cm tall, and bears flat, solitary flowers above the leaves. It is more warmth tolerant than many other species in subsection Caudatae, and can be cultivated successfully in intermediate conditions.
Masdevallia triangularis | |
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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. triangularis
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Binomial name | |
Masdevallia triangularis | |
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External links
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