Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oculata
ID:
315801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 158 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315133

Common Names

  • Stanhopea oculata
  • Eyed Stanhopea
  • Eyed Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Stanhopea aurantia Lodd. ex P.N.Don [unknown]
  • Stanhopea bucephalus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea cymbiformis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea guttata K.Koch [illegitimate]
  • Stanhopea guttata Beer [unknown]
  • Stanhopea lindleyi Zucc. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea minor Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea ornatissima Lem. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata constricta Klinge [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata geniculata Klinge [unknown]
  • Ceratochilus oculatus G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata aureum Henshall [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata barkeri Heynh. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata barkeriana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata cinnamomum Henshall [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata conspicua Regel [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata flava Planch. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata lindleyi (Zucc.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata meleagris auct. [deprecated]
  • Stanhopea oculata minor Heynh. [unknown]
  • Stanhopea oculata viridiaurea Planch. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium grandiflorum Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Epidendrum cornutum Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Ceratochilus oculatus G.Lodd. [deprecated]
  • Stanhopea jimenezii Archila, Pérez-García, Chiron & Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Stanhopea oculata (also called 'Eyespot Stanhopea', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and large, fragrant flowers with yellow and brown spots. It is found in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Stanhopea oculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanhopea oculata 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 oculata 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 oculata

Stanhopea oculata can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Stanhopea oculata FAQ

What is the common name of Stanhopea oculata?

Eyed Stanhopea

What is the scientific name of Eyed Stanhopea?

Stanhopea oculata

What type of plant is Eyed Stanhopea?

An epiphytic orchid

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-196139: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.