Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
marizana
ID:
558854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 54: 180 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558186

Common Names

  • Stanhopea marizana
  • Marizana Stanhopea
  • Marizana Orchid

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Description

Stanhopea marizana (also called Marizana Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has a climbing habit, with large, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stanhopea marizana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanhopea marizana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and are surrounded by a cluster of bracts. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanhopea marizana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Stanhopea marizana

Stanhopea marizana can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Stanhopea marizana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea marizana?

Stanhopea marizana

What is the common name of Stanhopea marizana?

Marizana Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea marizana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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-266755: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.