| Stanhopea connata | |
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| Stanhopea connata flower | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Stanhopea |
| Species: | S. connata
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| Binomial name | |
| Stanhopea connata | |
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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[edit]
- ^ a b "IOSPE PHOTOS". www.orchidspecies.com. Retrieved 2019-03-23.
- ^ "Stanhopea connata". Retrieved 2019-03-23.