Biology:Masdevallia odontocera

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Short description: Species of orchid

Masdevallia odontocera
Masdevallia odontocera Orchi 001.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Masdevallia
Species:
M. odontocera
Binomial name
Masdevallia odontocera
(Luer & R. Escobar)[1]

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]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15497046 entry