Status:
valid
Authors:
Jenny
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 40: 32 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315104
Common Names
- Stanhopea herrenhusana
- Herrenhusana Stanhopea
- Herrenhusana Stanhopea Orchid
Description
Stanhopea herrenhusana (also called Herrenhusa's Stanhopea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with large, fragrant flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in humid, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stanhopea herrenhusana 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 herrenhusana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stanhopea herrenhusana is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Stanhopea herrenhusana
Stanhopea herrenhusana can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Stanhopea herrenhusana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stanhopea herrenhusana?
Stanhopea herrenhusana
What is the common name of Stanhopea herrenhusana?
Herrenhusana Stanhopea
What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea herrenhusana?
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,