Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
315762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 26(Misc.): 59 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315094

Common Names

  • Stanhopea graveolens
  • Graveolens Stanhopea
  • Graveolens Stanhopea Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Stanhopea inodora Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
  • Stanhopea purpusii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea aurata (Lindl.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea graveolens aurata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea graveolens inodora Regel [unknown]
  • Stanhopea wardii froebeliana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea wardii venusta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea graveolens alba Heynh. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea graveolens major Heynh. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea graveolens venusta Lindl. ex Planch. [unknown]

Description

Stanhopea graveolens (also called fragrant 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 graveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanhopea graveolens has large, fragrant, yellow-green flowers with white and red markings. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanhopea graveolens 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 graveolens

Stanhopea graveolens can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Stanhopea graveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea graveolens?

Stanhopea graveolens

What is the common name of Stanhopea graveolens?

Fragrant Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea graveolens?

It is found in humid forests in Mexico and Central America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196102: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.