Vitekorchis excavata
Vitekorchis excavata, also known as the hollow oncidium, is a species of orchid native to the Neotropics.[3][4]
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Taxonomy
Synonyms include Oncidium aurosum, Oncidium boissieri, Oncidium excavatum var. dawsonii, Oncidium rupestre, Oncidium skinneri,[5] and Oncidium excavatum.[3][4]
Description
The flowers, sepals and petals are yellow, spotted with brown.[6]
Distribution and habitat
Vitekorchis excavata is found naturally in Brazil,[6] Peru, Colombia and Ecuador and grows on steep embankments in moist montane forest at elevations of 2400–2800 meters.[5]
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References
- "Oncidium excavatum". Swiss Orchid Foundation. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
- Romowicz & Szlach. 2006. In: Polish Bot. J. 51: 46
- Encyclopedia of Life: Vitekorchis excavata. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- The Plant List: Vitekorchis excavata. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- Pfahl, Jay. "Oncidium excavatum". IOSPE. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
- Bohn, Henry (1846). The British florist. H.G.Bohn. p. 311.
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