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]

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

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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