Masdevallia amabilis  Rchb.f. & Warsz.

From the Latin amabilis, "beautiful", referring to the beauty of the flowers.

Subgenus:  Masdevallia

Section:  Masdevallia

Subsection:  Coccineae

Plant ID:  00526

Additional Information:  Found terrestrially and lithophytically on exposed, rocky slopes of the semi-arid, high Andes of northern Peru at altitudes of 8,530 feet (2,600 m) to 13,000 feet (3,950 m).

The clone shown above was originally identified as M. purpurina.

Synonyms:

Masdevallia amabilis var. lineata Linden

Masdevallia purpurina Schltr.

Masdevallia flammula H.Mohr & Braas

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