Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stelidostachya
ID:
261179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 460 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260511



Common Names

  • Orestias stelidostachya
  • Stelidostachya Orestias
  • Stelidostachya Killifish


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis stelidostachya Kuntze [unknown]
  • Microstylis stelidostachya Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Orestias stelidostachya (also called 'Stelidostachya Orestias' and 'Stelidostachya Mountain Orestias', among many other common names) is a species of fish in the Cyprinodontidae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, where it lives in shallow, rocky streams.

Uses & Benefits

Orestias stelidostachya is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orestias stelidostachya has small, white flowers with yellow lips. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orestias stelidostachya is a small fish native to the Andes mountains. It prefers cool, clear water and can be kept in an aquarium. Propagation is best done through eggs, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Orestias stelidostachya

Orestias stelidostachya can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Orestias stelidostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orestias stelidostachya?

Orestias stelidostachya

What is the common name of Orestias stelidostachya?

Stellate Orestias

What is the habitat of Orestias stelidostachya?

It is found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile

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-143714: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.