Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
saintexuperyi
ID:
1334954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila, Pérez-García, Chiron & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 18: 93 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347408


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Description

Stanhopea saintexuperyi (also called Saintexupery Stanhopea, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has an underground tuber and a single leaf. It grows in open, sunny places in the forest, in grassland, and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Stanhopea saintexuperyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stanhopea saintexuperyi is a large, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanhopea saintexuperyi is an orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a shady, well-drained position and a soil that is rich in organic matter. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much in winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stanhopea saintexuperyi

Stanhopea saintexuperyi can be found in the mountains of Central America.

Stanhopea saintexuperyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea saintexuperyi?

Stanhopea saintexuperyi

What is the common name of Stanhopea saintexuperyi?

Saint-Exupéry's Stanhopea

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Orchidaceae

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Eduardo Alberto Pérez-García (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-García' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.