Dryadella edwallii (Cogn.) Luer

Dryadella edwallii (Cogn.) Luer, Selbyana 2: 208 (1978).

Dryadella edwallii (Cogn.) Luer, Photos by Masaaki Matsumoto

its native range is SE. & S. Brazil

Synonyms:

Masdevallia edwallii Cogn.

English name:

Edwall's Dryadella (Swedish Orchid Collector Early 20th cen) - The Partridge in the Grass Orchid 

Flower Size:

3.0 cm.

Distribution:

Brazil South, Brazil Southeast.

Ecological:

Mini-miniature sized, cool growing epiphyte is found at elevations around 1300 m.

Culture:

Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in intermediate conditions. Plants are best mounted on treefern fibers or cork, but also can be potted in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.

Type:

Glaziou, A.F.M. [17802], Brazil K000077694 syntype