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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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Masdevallia |
| Species: | M. odontocera
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| Masdevallia odontocera | |
References
edit- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 23 June 2014. 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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