Masdevallia odontocera

Tusked Masdevallia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species: M. odontocera
Binomial name
Masdevallia odontocera

Masdevallia odontocera, or the Tusked Masdevallia,[2] is a species of epiphytic orchid native to the cloud forests of Colombia.[3][4] The species name is derived from Greek odontoceras, meaning "a tusk". This is in reference to the appearance of the lateral sepals.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Masdevallia odontocera Luer & R.Escobar". GBIF.org. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "PlantFiles: Detailed information on Species Orchid, Tusked Masdevallia Masdevallia odontocera". Dave's Garden. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Masdevallia odontocera Luer & Escobar". Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "Isotype of Masdevallia odontocera Luer & R. Escobar [family ORCHIDACEAE]". JSTOR. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  5. ↑ "Masdevallia odontocera". The Pleurothallid Alliance. Retrieved 23 June 2014.


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