Masdevallia odontocera

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Masdevallia odontocera
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species:
M. odontocera
Binomial name
Masdevallia odontocera

Masdevallia odontocera, 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 . Archived from the original on 23 June 2014. 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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