Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
whittenii
ID:
558863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soto Arenas, Salazar & G.Gerlach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: t. 679 (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558195

Common Names

  • Stanhopea whittenii
  • Whittenii Stanhopea
  • Whittenii Orchid

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Description

Stanhopea whittenii (also called Whitten's 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 whittenii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscaping. It is also used to create hedges and borders. The flowers of this plant are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stanhopea whittenii has large, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stanhopea whittenii is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Stanhopea whittenii

Stanhopea whittenii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Stanhopea whittenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stanhopea whittenii?

Stanhopea whittenii

What is the common name of Stanhopea whittenii?

Whitten's Stanhopea

What is the natural habitat of Stanhopea whittenii?

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-266756: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.