- Source: Vitekorchis excavata
Vitekorchis excavata, also known as the hollow oncidium, is a species of orchid native to the Neotropics.
Taxonomy
Synonyms include Oncidium aurosum, Oncidium boissieri, Oncidium excavatum var. dawsonii, Oncidium rupestre, Oncidium skinneri, and Oncidium excavatum.
Description
The flowers, sepals and petals are yellow, spotted with brown.
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.
