Biology:Stanhopea jenischiana

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Short description: Species of orchid

Stanhopea jenischiana
Stanhopea jenischiana Orchi 001.jpg
Stanhopea jenischiana flower
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Stanhopea
Species:
S. jenischiana
Binomial name
Stanhopea jenischiana
F.Kramer ex Rchb.f.
Synonyms
  • Epidendrum grandiflorum Humb. & Bonpl.
  • Anguloa grandiflora (Humb. & Bonpl.) Kunth
  • Stanhopea grandiflora (Humb. & Bonpl.) Rchb.f.

Stanhopea jenischiana is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela.[1] The flowers are 5 cm in diameter, and have an orange-yellow to gold color, with dark chestnut-red spots on the lip and often have a dark color at the base of the petals.[2]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7598893 entry