Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stefaniae
ID:
913826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 9 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913161



Common Names

  • Lepanthes Stefaniae
  • Stefaniae Orchid
  • Stefania Orchid


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Description

Lepanthes stefaniae (also called 'Stefania's Lepanthes', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with long, thin stems and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes stefaniae is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant. It can be used to create a tropical look in any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes stefaniae is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, round, yellow-green capsule. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes stefaniae is a perennial epiphyte native to South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a shady position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Lepanthes stefaniae

Lepanthes stefaniae is native to Costa Rica.

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458132: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.