Stanhopea tigrina
Stanhopea tigrina, commonly known as the Tiger Stanhopea, is a stunning tropical orchid prized for its intricate, tiger-striped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds traditional significance in folk medicine, where its extracts are occasionally utilized for their unique bioactive properties and potential healing qualities in regional practices.
- Scientific name: Stanhopea tigrina
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Stanhopea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stanhopea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stanhopea tigrina, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Nahuatl, it is called Cōātzontecomaxōchitl, while in Russian, it is known as Стангопея тигровая. Its names in Bulgarian and Ukrainian are similarly descriptive, appearing as тигрова станхопея and Стангопея тигрова, respectively, and in Czech, it is referred to as stanhopeja tygrovaná.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nah | Cōātzontecomaxōchitl | Wikidata |
| ru | Стангопея тигровая | Wikidata |
| bg | тигрова станхопея | Wikidata |
| uk | Стангопея тигрова | Wikidata |
| cs | stanhopeja tygrovaná | Wikidata |
| zh | 金鱼兰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金鱼兰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金魚蘭屬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 虎斑螳臂兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金鱼兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Specifically, its presence is noted throughout Mexico Central and the Mexico Northeast. It also thrives within the humid environments of the Mexico Gulf region. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Mexico Southwest. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the lush landscapes of the Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Stanhopea tigrina has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Diuretic, Hypnotic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stanhopea tigrina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include mental disorders.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mental disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |