Vitekorchis excavata explained

Vitekorchis excavata, also known as the hollow oncidium, is a species of orchid native to the Neotropics.^{[1] [2]}

Taxonomy

Synonyms include Oncidium aurosum, Oncidium boissieri, Oncidium excavatum var. dawsonii, Oncidium rupestre, Oncidium skinneri,^[3] and Oncidium excavatum.^{[1] [2]}

Description

The flowers, sepals and petals are yellow, spotted with brown.^[4]

Distribution and habitat

Vitekorchis excavata is found naturally in Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador and grows on steep embankments in moist montane forest at elevations of 2400–2800 meters.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia of Life: Vitekorchis excavata. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
2. The Plant List: Vitekorchis excavata. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
3. Web site: Oncidium excavatum. Pfahl. Jay. IOSPE. 2009-04-26.
4. Book: Bohn, Henry. The British florist. H.G.Bohn. 1846. 311.