Pleurothallis ascera is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Distribution It is native to Colombia. It is found in the Andes around 1800 meters.

Description It is an epiphyte with stout, erect ramicauls enveloped tubular sheaths, and flower size of 2.5 centimeters.

Taxonomy It was named by Carlyle A. Luer and Rodrigo Escobar in: Orquideologia 20: 36. in 1996.

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