masdevallia

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A gardener carefully waters a small masdevallia orchid in a greenhouse.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of orchid: Any of numerous orchids belonging to the genus Masdevallia. They are typically tufted, evergreen, and often small plants. Their flowers are notable for a remarkable range of colors and usually have a distinctive shape where the three sepals are fused at the base to form a tube, often giving the bloom a triangular or tricorn-like appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The masdevallia on the windowsill has finally produced a vibrant orange flower.
  • He specializes in cultivating cool-growing orchids like masdevallias.
  • The unique form of a masdevallia's bloom makes it easily recognizable among other orchids.

Advanced Usage

• In Horticultural Context: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus, often discussed in terms of their care requirements (e.g., high humidity, cool temperatures) and hybridization.
  • Successful cultivation of Masdevallia requires consistent moisture and good air movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Masdevallia (genus name): The scientific genus name, often used interchangeably in horticultural circles.
  • The genus Masdevallia contains over 500 recognized species.

Synonyms

• Orchid: This is the broad category to which masdevallias belong. While all masdevallias are orchids, not all orchids are masdevallias.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous orchids of the genus Masdevallia; tufted evergreen often diminutive plants whose flowers in a remarkable range of colors usually resemble a tricorn with sepals fused at the base to form a tube