Stanhopea embreei is a species of orchid.

The classification of this species was published by Calaway H. Dodson in Selbyana, 1: 128. 1975. The original isotype was collected by Dodson. Distribution: Cañar (Ecuador, Western South America, Southern America). The holotype is kept at SEL. Etymology: This species is named for Alvin Embree, an American orchidologist.

Molecular analysis by Whitten et al. revealed the major chemical component of this species fragrance is trans-methyl cinnamate

Methyl cinnamate

Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid and is a white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil...

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Closely related species are Stanhopea frymirei

Stanhopea frymirei

Stanhopea frymirei is a species of orchid endemic to Ecuador....

& Stanhopea jenischiana

Stanhopea jenischiana

Stanhopea jenischiana is a species of orchid - endemic to southwestern Mexico....

based on molecular data.