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