Dracula gorgona
A cool-growing epiphytic Dracula endemic to the cloud forests of western Colombia, in Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda and Chocó. It was first described as a variety of Masdevallia chimaera. It is known from only a few locations at about 1900 to 2900 m and is assessed as Endangered because of habitat loss and collecting. Like other Draculas, it needs cool, constantly humid, shaded conditions with moving air, and a basket so its downward-growing flower stems can emerge.
Where it grows wild
An epiphyte in wet montane cloud forest on the western slopes of the Andes. IUCN reports it from only five locations. Labels include the ridge on the border between Caldas and Jardín in Antioquia on the Western Cordillera, and Guangarales in Chocó.
IUCN gives 1900 to 2900 m, and the Colombian flora gives 1800 to 2200 m. Dated specimens are from 1900 m in Caldas and 2200 m in Chocó. This is cool cloud-forest elevation.
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