Stanhopea ruckeri is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Cymbidieae, subtribe: Stanhopeinae,  
Genus Stanhopea   subgenus Stanhopea  section: Wardii 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Stanhopea ruckeri: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in Mexico to C. America.