Stanhopea grandiflora

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Stanhopea Grandiflora — Stanhopea eburnea. Lindl. Var. spectabilis.

Artist

Name:: Stroobant, P.

Illustration

Subject:: Plants
Technique:: Lithograph
Lithographer:: Établissements L. Stroobant
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Missouri Botanical Garden Library, the Internet Archive

Periodical

Title:: L'Illustration horticole, vol. 14
Author(s):: Lemaire, Charles
Publisher:: Ghent: Verschaffelt, Ambroise, 1867
Open Library:: View record.

Description

Stanhopea grandiflora is the currently accepted scientific name for Stanhopea eburnea var. spectabilis, an orchid with white fragrant flowers, which can grow up to 1 ft. 11 in. (60 cm) tall.

Keywords: 1860s, 19th century, color, flower, L'Illustration horticole, Orchidaceae, periodical, reference book, white