Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Orchis 16: 19 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315052
Common Names
- Stanhopea annulata
- Annulata Stanhopea
- Annulata Stanhopea Orchid
Synonyms
- Stanhopeastrum annulatum (Mansf.) Szlach. [unknown]
Description
Stanhopea annulata (also called Annulated Stanhopea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid and wet habitats such as forests, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stanhopea annulata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stanhopea annulata is a large, white flower with yellow spots. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stanhopea annulata is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring.
Where to Find Stanhopea annulata
Stanhopea annulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Stanhopea annulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stanhopea annulata?
Stanhopea annulata
What is the common name of Stanhopea annulata?
Annulate Stanhopea
What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea annulata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Stanhopea genus
Stanhopea anfracta,
Stanhopea annulata,
Stanhopea avicula,
Stanhopea candida,
Stanhopea cirrhata,
Stanhopea connata,
Stanhopea costaricensis,
Stanhopea deltoidea,
Stanhopea dodsoniana,
Stanhopea ecornuta,
Stanhopea embreei,
Stanhopea florida,
Stanhopea fowlieana,
Stanhopea frymirei,
Stanhopea gibbosa,
Stanhopea grandiflora,
Stanhopea graveolens,
Stanhopea greeri,
Stanhopea guttulata,
Stanhopea haseloffiana,
Stanhopea hernandezii,
Stanhopea herrenhusana,
Stanhopea horichiana,
Stanhopea insignis,
Stanhopea intermedia,
Stanhopea jenischiana,
Stanhopea lewisae,
Stanhopea lietzei,
Stanhopea maculosa,
Stanhopea madouxiana,
Stanhopea maduroi,
Stanhopea martiana,
Stanhopea moliana,
Stanhopea napoensis,
Stanhopea nigripes,
Stanhopea novogaliciana,
Stanhopea oculata,
Stanhopea ospinae,
Stanhopea panamensis,
Stanhopea peruviana,
Stanhopea platyceras,
Stanhopea posadae,
Stanhopea pozoi,
Stanhopea pseudoradiosa,
Stanhopea pulla,
Stanhopea quadricornis,
Stanhopea radiosa,
Stanhopea reichenbachiana,
Stanhopea ruckeri,
Stanhopea saccata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,