Masdevallia Collection

Masdevallia coccinea, Trisetella gemmata, Dracula chimaera
Orchids: Masdevallia coccinea, Trisetella gemmata and Dracula chimaera. Chromolithograph from an illustration by B. Herincq from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Cook pine, Araucaria columnaris. (Norfolk Island pine, Araucaria excelsa). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Veitchs masdevallia, Masdevallia veitchiana
Veitchs masdevallia or king of the masdevallias, Masdevallia veitchiana. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids

Little flag orchid, Masdevallia coccinea (Masdevallia lindeni var. harryana). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Dracula chimaera orchid (Masdevallia chimaera). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Veitchs masdevallia orchid, Masdevallia veitchiana
Veitchs masdevallia orchid or king of the masdevallias, Masdevallia veitchiana. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dracula houtteana orchid (Masdevallia houtteana). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Purple masdevallia orchid, Masdevallia lindeni.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Masdevallia ignea orchid with orange flowers.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Orchid (Masdevallia chimaera), artwork C016 / 5537
Orchid (Masdevallia chimaera). Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1912. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Masdevallia chimaera, orchid
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1912. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Discover the enchanting world of Masdevallia orchids, a diverse and captivating genus with over 500 species. These exquisite blooms, including Masdevallia coccinea (Little flag orchid), Dracula chimaera (Dracula orchid), and Veitchs masdevallia (Masdevallia veitchiana), thrive in cool, humid environments, and are epiphytes, growing on trees such as Cook pine (Araucaria angustifolia) and Araucaria columnaris. Some notable Masdevallia species include the vibrant purple Masdevallia lindeni, the intriguing Dracula houtteana, and the stunning Masdevallia ignea with its fiery orange flowers. Each Masdevallia orchid is a unique work of art, with intricate shapes and colors that will captivate any orchid enthusiast. Artwork C016 / 5537 showcases the beauty chimaera, a species known for its unique Dracula-like appearance. Explore the wonders orchids and bring the magic of the rainforest into your home.