Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
horichiana
ID:
315774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 8 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315106

Common Names

  • Stanhopea horichiana
  • Horichiana Stanhopea
  • Horichiana Stanhopea Orchid

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Description

Stanhopea horichiana (also called 'Chocolate Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It has a short stem and large, fragrant flowers with a chocolate-brown color. It is found in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stanhopea horichiana 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 horichiana 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 horichiana 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 horichiana

Stanhopea horichiana can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Stanhopea horichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea horichiana?

Stanhopea horichiana

What is the common name of Stanhopea horichiana?

Horich's Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea horichiana?

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-196113: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.