Masdevallia odontocera
Tusked Masdevallia | |
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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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