Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
315732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 101 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315064

Common Names

  • Stanhopea candida
  • Candida Stanhopea
  • Candida Stanhopea Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Stanhopea randii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Stanhopea eburnea nivea Stein [unknown]
  • Tadeastrum candidum (Barb.Rodr.) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Stanhopea candida (also called white 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 candida 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 candida 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 candida 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 candida

Stanhopea candida can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Stanhopea candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea candida?

Stanhopea candida

What is the common name of Stanhopea candida?

Candida Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea candida?

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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