Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
avicula
ID:
315726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 58: 885 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315058

Common Names

  • Stanhopea avicula
  • Avicula Stanhopea
  • Avicula Stanhopea Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Stanhopeastrum aviculum (Dressler) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Stanhopea avicula (also called avicula orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, often in wet areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stanhopea avicula 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 avicula is a large, white flower with yellow spots. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanhopea avicula 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 avicula

Stanhopea avicula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Stanhopea avicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea avicula?

Stanhopea avicula

What is the common name of Stanhopea avicula?

Avicula Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea avicula?

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,

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