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.
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Description
The flowers, sepals and petals are yellow, spotted with brown.
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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.
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