Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stelidilabia
ID:
279210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 180 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278542



Common Names

  • Stelidilabia Pleurothallis
  • Stelidilabia Orchid
  • Stelidilabia's Pleurothallis


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis sculptilis Luer [unknown]
  • Acronia stelidilabia (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos stelidilabius (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis stelidilabia (also called Pleurothallis stelidilabia, among many other common names) is a small epiphyte orchid with a single, erect leaf that grows up to 8 cm long. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and prefers humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis stelidilabia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis stelidilabia is small, with white petals and a yellow lip. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis stelidilabia is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The best time to divide the rhizomes is during the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of peat and perlite, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pleurothallis stelidilabia

Pleurothallis stelidilabia can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Pleurothallis stelidilabia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis stelidilabia?

Pleurothallis stelidilabia

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis stelidilabia?

Pleurothallis stelidilabia is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flowering period of Pleurothallis stelidilabia?

Pleurothallis stelidilabia typically flowers in the spring.

Species in the Pleurothallis genus

Pleurothallis abortiva, Pleurothallis acestrophylla, Pleurothallis acutidentata, Pleurothallis acutilabia, Pleurothallis adeleae, Pleurothallis adelphe, Pleurothallis adonis, Pleurothallis aggeris, Pleurothallis alborosea, Pleurothallis allenii, Pleurothallis alopex, Pleurothallis altimonile, Pleurothallis alvaroi, Pleurothallis alveolata, Pleurothallis ambyx, Pleurothallis amphigya, Pleurothallis amplectens, Pleurothallis anceps, Pleurothallis andina, Pleurothallis ankyloglossa, Pleurothallis annectens, Pleurothallis antennifera, Pleurothallis anthrax, Pleurothallis apopsis, Pleurothallis aporosis, Pleurothallis applanata, Pleurothallis arachnopsis, Pleurothallis archicolonae, Pleurothallis archidonae, Pleurothallis archidonopsis, Pleurothallis arctata, Pleurothallis arietina, Pleurothallis ascera, Pleurothallis aspergillum, Pleurothallis asplundii, Pleurothallis atrohiata, Pleurothallis aurita, Pleurothallis bahorucensis, Pleurothallis bangii, Pleurothallis barbata, Pleurothallis batrachus, Pleurothallis baudoensis, Pleurothallis belocardia, Pleurothallis bevilacquana, Pleurothallis bicallosa, Pleurothallis bicochlearis, Pleurothallis bicornis, Pleurothallis bicruris, Pleurothallis biserrula, Pleurothallis bitumida,

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