Stanhopea connata

Stanhopea connata
Stanhopea connata flower
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Stanhopea
Species:
S. connata
Binomial name
Stanhopea connata
Synonyms
  • Stanhopea aurata Beer
  • Stanhopea tadeasi Haager & Jeník

Stanhopea connata is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The flowers range in size from 4.75 - 5.5 in (12 - 14 cm). They're found at altitudes from 1,000 to 2,000 meters, often growing on branches over water.[1]

The flower is commonly known as "the grown-together stanhopea."[1] The flowers are known for their distinctly pungent smell, especially as related to other orchids.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
  2. ^ "Stanhopea connata". Retrieved 2019-03-23.


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