This genus belongs to the orchid family and is native to Central and South America. These epiphytic orchids are known for their intricate flowers, which hang downwards and emit a strong fragrance, albeit for a limited duration. The plants feature ribbed, ovoid pseudobulbs that cluster closely together, each supporting a single large leaf on a stem.

Stanhopea

Stanhopea assidensis gx is a medium to large tropical orchid that has developed a fascinating adaptation to attract its pollinators. The flowers, which face downward, are specifically designed to lure male Euglossine bees, which mistake them for potential mates. This species produces a robust cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, functioning as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, broad leaf that can reach lengths of up to 40 cm and widths of 10 cm, characterized by its dark green, leathery texture. In mid-summer, flower stems arise from the base of the plant, each bearing 6 to 8 waxy blooms. While the flowers are ephemeral, lasting only 2 to 4 days, a well-established plant can generate multiple inflorescences that bloom in sequence. The large flowers of this hybrid display a pale yellow or cream hue, adorned with numerous dark pink spots of varying sizes. Each blossom emits a robust, sweet fragrance, enhancing its allure to pollinators.

Stanhopea Assidensis gx

Stanhopea Assidensis gx 'Foxdale'

Stanhopea Augres gx 'Jersey Mystic'

Stanhopea Emily Bush gx 'Gorey'

Stanhopea Emily Bush gx 'Victoria Village'

Stanhopea Hamptonne gx 'Le Don Pirie'

Stanhopea Haute Vallee gx 'Jardin de la Blinerie'

Stanhopea Hautlieu gx 'Le Don Renouf'

Stanhopea Hautlieu gx 'Trinity'

Stanhopea Plemont gx 'Elizabeth Castle'

Stanhopea Quennevais gx 'Saint John'

Stanhopea Quennevais gx 'Saint Peter'

Stanhopea Racine gx is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid characterized by its broad, leathery leaves that are a deep green hue. This species forms clusters of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of its growth, which act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb typically supports a single large leaf. In the summer, long, pendant flower stems, reaching up to 25 cm, arise from the base of the plant, bearing 1 to 4 large, waxy flowers that range from yellow to pale yellow with spots. The blooms emit a sweet-spicy aroma, though their lifespan is brief, lasting only 2 to 3 days.

Stanhopea Racine gx

Stanhopea Shinjik gx

Stanhopea amesiana

Stanhopea anfracta

Stanhopea candida is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid that thrives in warm conditions and has developed a fascinating strategy to attract its pollinators. The flowers, which face downward, are designed to mislead male Euglossine bees into thinking they are female, ensuring effective pollination. The plant forms clusters of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, serving as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large, elliptic leaf that is dark green and leathery. In late summer to autumn, flower stems, measuring around 8 cm in length, extend from the base and bear 1 to 5 large flowers that emit a sweet fragrance.

Stanhopea candida

Stanhopea connata

Stanhopea connata 'Orange Jewel'

Stanhopea costaricensis

Stanhopea dodsoniana

Stanhopea eburnea

Stanhopea ecornuta

Stanhopea embreei

Stanhopea florida

Stanhopea gibbosa

Stanhopea grandiflora is a medium-sized, epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions. This species has developed a fascinating adaptation to attract its pollinators, specifically male Euglossine bees, which mistake the downward-facing flowers for potential mates. The plant features a cluster of ovoid, ribbed pseudobulbs, which act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large, elliptic leaf with a leathery texture and deep green color. During the summer and autumn, flower spikes emerge from the base of the plant, showcasing 1-2 waxy, fragrant blooms. These sizable flowers can reach up to 15 cm in diameter and emit a sweet fragrance reminiscent of jasmine, although they have a brief lifespan.

Stanhopea grandiflora

Stanhopea graveolens is a medium to large tropical orchid renowned for its fascinating pollination strategy. Its downward-facing blooms attract male Euglossine bees, which mistakenly identify the flowers as potential mates. This species forms a substantial cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, acting as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, elongated, dark green leaf that can reach lengths of up to 50 cm and widths of 17 cm. In late spring to early summer, flower stems emerge from the pseudobulb cluster, producing between one and six large, waxy flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. Although the blossoms last only 2 to 4 days, a mature plant can generate multiple inflorescences that bloom in succession. The flowers are bright yellow with an orange center, typically measuring around 12 cm in diameter.

Stanhopea graveolens

Stanhopea greeri

Stanhopea hernandezii is a medium to large tropical orchid known for its intriguing pollination strategy, which involves mimicking female insects to attract male Euglossine bees, also known as Orchid Bees. The plant forms a robust cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs that function as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, sizable, leathery leaf that is elliptic and dark green in color. In late spring and summer, short flower stems arise from the base of the plant, producing 2 to 3 large, waxy blooms that emit a pleasant fragrance. Although the flowers have a brief lifespan of 2 to 4 days, a mature plant can produce multiple inflorescences that bloom successively. The flowers, measuring 9 to 11 cm, are pale yellow or cream adorned with dark pink spots and blotches, culminating in a deeper maroon center.

Stanhopea hernandezii

Stanhopea hernandezii var. superba

Stanhopea inodora

Stanhopea insignis is a medium-sized, warm-growing epiphytic orchid. Its intricate flowers have evolved to cleverly mimic their pollinators, attracting male Euglossine bees, which mistakenly identify the blooms as potential mates. This species forms a dense cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, serving as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, large, leathery leaf that is elliptic and dark green. In late summer and autumn, flower stems can reach up to 25 cm in length, emerging from the base of the plant and bearing several sizable, waxy blossoms. Although the flowers are ephemeral, lasting just 2 to 4 days, larger specimens can produce multiple inflorescences that bloom in succession. Each flower measures around 14 cm, featuring a pale cream or yellow hue with a dark maroon center, and emits a robust, sweet fragrance.

Stanhopea insignis

Stanhopea intermedia

Stanhopea jenischiana is a medium-sized tropical orchid known for its fascinating reproductive strategy, which involves mimicking female insects to attract its pollinators. The flowers are oriented downwards and are primarily pollinated by male Euglossine bees, which mistake them for their counterparts. This orchid forms a cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base, functioning as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large, leathery leaf that is elliptic in shape and dark green in color. During the summer, flower spikes arise from the base of the plant, bearing 4 to 7 large, aromatic blooms. Although the flowers have a brief lifespan of 2 to 4 days, robust specimens can produce numerous inflorescences that open sequentially. Each flower can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, displaying a yellow base adorned with dark maroon spots.

Stanhopea jenischiana

Stanhopea lietzei is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid characterized by a cluster of pseudobulbs, which function as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, large, leathery leaf that is dark green and elliptic in shape. In spring, flowering stems emerge from the base of the plant, producing pendant racemes that can reach up to 15 cm in length, each bearing 2 to 5 sizeable, waxy flowers. These blooms, approximately 10 cm wide, are typically white or pale yellow and feature two dark spots at their centers. The flowers have evolved an intriguing strategy to attract their pollinators—male Euglossine bees, which mistake them for females due to their deceptive appearance. Although the flowers are short-lived, persisting for just 2 to 4 days, a mature plant can yield multiple inflorescences that open in succession.

Stanhopea lietzei

Stanhopea lowii

Stanhopea martiana

Stanhopea napoensis

Stanhopea oculata is a medium to large epiphytic orchid characterized by its broad, elliptic leaves that are dark green and leathery in texture. The plant develops a cluster of pseudobulbs at the base of its growths, serving as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large leaf, which can reach lengths of up to 45 cm and widths of 14 cm. In the summer or autumn, pendant flower spikes emerge from the base of the plant, showcasing flowers that feature maroon spots against shades of light yellow, cream, or white. Each bloom spans approximately 12 cm and releases a strong, sweet fragrance. Though individual flowers last only 2 to 4 days, a mature specimen can produce multiple racemes that bloom sequentially. This species has adapted an interesting strategy for pollination, with its downward-facing flowers attracting male Euglossine bees, which mistakenly identify the blooms as potential mates.

Stanhopea oculata

Stanhopea ospinae

Stanhopea panamensis

Stanhopea platyceras

Stanhopea reichenbachiana

Stanhopea rodigasiana

Stanhopea ruckeri is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid characterized by its broad, leathery leaves that are dark green in color. This species forms a cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs, which act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large leaf on a stem. In the autumn, pendant flower spikes arise from the base of the plant, showcasing 4 to 7 waxy flowers that measure approximately 8 cm across. The blossoms are pale cream or pale yellow, featuring a darker yellow center and emitting a sweet fragrance. Notably, this orchid has adapted to attract its pollinators through mimicry; its downward-facing flowers are designed to deceive male Euglossine bees, which mistake them for female bees.

Stanhopea ruckeri

Stanhopea saccata is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid characterized by its broad, dark green, leathery leaves. This species forms clusters of ovoid, ribbed pseudobulbs, which act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single, large leaf. During the summer, flower spikes measuring around 25 cm in length arise from the base of the plant, typically bearing one to two large, pale yellow, fleshy blooms. Each fragrant flower is approximately 10 to 12 cm in diameter but has a short lifespan.

Stanhopea saccata

Stanhopea shuttleworthii

Stanhopea stevensonii

Stanhopea tigrina is a sizable epiphytic orchid characterized by broad, elliptic leaves that are dark green and leathery to the touch. This species forms a substantial cluster of ovoid, ribbed pseudobulbs, which act as reservoirs for moisture and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single leaf that can measure 40 cm in length and 10 cm in width. During the summer and autumn months, pendant flower spikes emerge from the base of the plant, bearing 2 to 8 large, fleshy yellow flowers adorned with dark red markings. Each flower can reach a diameter of up to 20 cm and emits a sweet fragrance. While the blooms are ephemeral, lasting only 2 to 4 days, a mature plant can produce multiple racemes that flower in succession. This orchid has developed a fascinating strategy for reproduction, mimicking the appearance of female insects to attract male Eugossine bees, which mistakenly attempt to mate with the flowers.

Stanhopea tigrina

Stanhopea tigrina 'Superba'

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea is an epiphytic orchid that typically ranges from medium to large in size. It showcases broad, elliptic leaves characterized by a dark green, leathery texture. This orchid develops a substantial cluster of ovoid pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, which function as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single leaf, measuring approximately 40cm in length and 10cm in width. The flower stems are pendulous, reaching lengths of up to 20cm, and typically bear one or two large, fleshy flowers that emit a sweet fragrance. The blooms of this variety can expand to 18cm in diameter, featuring a pale yellow base adorned with prominent dark red markings that are present on most of the petals and sepals.

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea 'Wisley Wonder'

Stanhopea wardii is a tropical epiphytic orchid characterized by its elliptic, dark green, leathery foliage. This species forms clusters of pseudobulbs, which are swollen, ovoid structures that act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large leaf, measuring approximately 40 cm in length and 12 cm in width. In the summer, pendant flower stems arise from the base of the plant, showcasing up to 10 yellow-orange flowers that have light spotting. Although these fragrant blooms are ephemeral, typically lasting only 2 to 3 days, the plant produces multiple racemes that flower sequentially. This orchid has developed a fascinating strategy to attract its pollinators; its downward-facing flowers mimic females of the Euglossine bee species, leading the male bees to mistake them for mates.

Stanhopea wardii

Stanhopea wardii 'Fincham'

Stanhopea wardii 'Superba'

Stanhopea wardii var. venusta

Stanhopea warszewicziana is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid characterized by its elliptic, dark green, leathery foliage. The plant forms a cluster of pseudobulbs at the base of each growth, which act as reservoirs for water and nutrients. Each pseudobulb supports a single large leaf. In the summer, flower spikes measuring 12-15 cm in length emerge from the base, producing up to eight waxy, fragrant blooms. The flowers, which range from pale cream to pale yellow and measure about 9 cm across, have a brief lifespan of only 2-3 days. However, larger specimens can generate multiple inflorescences that bloom in succession.