Masdevallia tonduzii Dryopteridaceae cordate leaf

cordate leaf

The blooms are held on wiry stems above the foliage

funnel-shaped lip is prominently ruffled at the edges and boldly marked at the throat

Porroglossum muscosum

Masdevallia tonduzii Dryopteridaceae cordate leafNamed in honor of Adolphe Tonduz, the Swiss Costa Rican botanist who contributed extensively to the exploration of Central American and Andean flora, Masd. tonduzii is a refined intermediate growing species from Ecuador. Its relative scarcity in cultivation and well defined floral character make it a valued addition to any serious collection. Light: Grow under 5070% shade cloth; direct sun causes rapid damage to its fine foliage and must be avoided.