Stanhopea gibbosa is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Cymbidieae, subtribe: Stanhopeinae,  
Genus Stanhopea   subgenus Stanhopea  section: Wardii 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Stanhopea gibbosa: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in S. Colombia to Ecuador.