Masdevallia triangularis

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
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
Binomial name
Masdevallia triangularis Lindl.
Synonyms
Masdevallia maculigera Schltr. Masdevallia affinis ssp. maculigera (Schltr.) Luer

External links

Media related to Masdevallia triangularis at Wikimedia Commons

• "Masdevallia triangularis". The Encyclopedia of Life.