Vitekorchis excavata

Vitekorchis excavata

"Vitekorchis excavata", also known as the hollow oncidium, is a species of orchid native to the Neotropics.
Vitekorchis excavata (Orchidaceae) Amazilia Bioreserva, Amazonas, Peru. Apr 30, 2022 Fall,Geotagged,Peru,Vitekorchis excavata

Appearance

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

Distribution

"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.

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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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusVitekorchis
SpeciesV. excavata
Photographed in
Peru