Scaphosepalum breve (Rchb.f.) Rolfe

 Scaphosepalum breve Rolfe, J. Bot. 28: 136 (1890).

Scaphosepalum breve
Scaphosepalum breve Rolfe; Photo by Shotaro Kikuchi
Scaphosepalum breve
Scaphosepalum breve
Scaphosepalum breve
Scaphosepalum breve
Scaphosepalum breve Rolfe; Photo by Johan Dierckx

its native range is N. & W. South America

Synonyms:

Masdevallia brevis Rchb.f.

Scaphosepalum nutans Kraenzl.

Scaphosepalum trachypus Schltr.

English name:

The Short Scaphosepalum (refers to the smaller flower).

Flower Size:

1.3 cm.

Distribution:

Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela.

Ecological:

in cloud forests at elevations of 500 to 2200 m.

Culture:

TEMPS: Intermediate; 55°F min. to 85°F max.

WATERING: Potted, Moist/Daily Watering; 3-5 waterings per week

LIGHT:  Shade; 500-1500 Footcandles (indirect low light,slight shadowing)

Type:

Veitch, Guyana 55219.000 Unknown type material

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