Masdevallia is a genus of orchids commonly referred to as kite orchids, named for their distinctive triangular flowers that feature a tail. These orchids are relatively small, with flower stems typically reaching a height of approximately 12 inches. Each stem produces a single flower, which exhibits a variety of colors and patterns, from soft hues to vibrant shades, and can be spotted or striped.

Masdevallia nidifica 'Kathy'

Masdevallia nidifica 'Stripes Hill'

Masdevallia nycterina

Masdevallia obrieniana

Masdevallia ortgiesiana

Masdevallia pachyura

Masdevallia pachyura 'Eva May'

Masdevallia peristeria

Masdevallia picturata

Masdevallia polysticta

Masdevallia polysticta 'Purpurea'

Masdevallia prodigiosa 'Thelwall'

Masdevallia racemosa 'Crossi'

Masdevallia radiosa

Masdevallia regina

Masdevallia regina 'Royden'

Masdevallia reichenbachiana

Masdevallia rigens 'Stinky'

Masdevallia rolfeana

Masdevallia rolfeana 'Sherwood'

Masdevallia rosea

Masdevallia schlimii

Masdevallia schroederiana

Masdevallia schroederiana 'Longwood'

Masdevallia scobina

Masdevallia scobina 'Alison'

Masdevallia shroederiana

Masdevallia spathulifolia

Masdevallia striatella

Masdevallia striatella 'Chris'

Masdevallia strobelii 'Muriel'

Masdevallia torta

Masdevallia torta 'Jel'

Masdevallia tovarensis

Masdevallia tovarensis 'Norbury'

Masdevallia triangularis

Masdevallia triangularis 'Bromesberrow Place'

Masdevallia triangularis 'Norbury'

Masdevallia triaristella

Masdevallia triglochin

Masdevallia trochilus

Masdevallia troglodytes

Masdevallia uniflora

Masdevallia veitchiana is a terrestrial orchid characterized by upright, linear to oblong foliage. Its arching stems can reach lengths of up to 40 cm and typically support a single flower that endures, measuring as much as 20 cm in length and 5 cm in width. The blossoms display an orange hue adorned with delicate purple hairs.

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