Stanhopea manriquei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manriquei
ID:
801034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jenny & Nauray
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4: 109 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800368
Common Names
- Stanhopea manriquei
- Manriquei Stanhopea
- Stanhopea manriquei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stanhopea manriquei (also called Manrique's stanhopea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and in seasonally dry forest.
Uses & Benefits
Stanhopea manriquei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stanhopea manriquei are large, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stanhopea manriquei is a tropical orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Stanhopea manriquei
Stanhopea manriquei is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Stanhopea manriquei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stanhopea manriquei?
Stanhopea manriquei
What is the common name of Stanhopea manriquei?
Manrique's Stanhopea
What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea manriquei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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-338822: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.
William Nauray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nauray' in the authors string.