Masdevallia nivea is a species in the Masdevallia genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Orchidaceae subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Epidendreae, subtribe Pleurothallidinae, . It is in the subgenus Masdevallia section: Masdevallia subsection: Caudatae . This species is found in Colombia (Santander).