Stelis acutilabia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutilabia
ID:
559359
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 9 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558691
Common Names
- Stelis acutilabia
- Acutilabia Stelis
- Acutilabia Stelises
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stelis acutilabia (also called 'Sharp-lipped Stelis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis acutilabia is used as an ornamental plant and for making paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis acutilabia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stelis acutilabia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Stelis acutilabia
Stelis acutilabia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.
Stelis acutilabia FAQ
What are the common names of Stelis acutilabia?
Common names of Stelis acutilabia include sharp-lipped bee orchid and sharp-lipped bee orchid.
What is the distribution of Stelis acutilabia?
Stelis acutilabia is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa.
What is the habitat of Stelis acutilabia?
Stelis acutilabia grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Species in the Stelis genus
Stelis acostaei, Stelis acuifera, Stelis aemula, Stelis aeolica, Stelis affinis, Stelis alba, Stelis alfredii, Stelis allenii, Stelis amparoana, Stelis angustifolia, Stelis anolis, Stelis antennata, Stelis antioquiensis, Stelis aperta, Stelis aprica, Stelis aquinoana, Stelis argentata, Stelis ascendens, Stelis aspera, Stelis atra, Stelis atrorubens, Stelis atroviolacea, Stelis attenuata, Stelis aviceps, Stelis barbae, Stelis barbuda, Stelis bicallosa, Stelis bicornis, Stelis bigibba, Stelis binotii, Stelis biserrula, Stelis bogotensis, Stelis braccata, Stelis bracteata, Stelis bractescens, Stelis bradei, Stelis brenesii, Stelis brevilabris, Stelis brevis, Stelis brittoniana, Stelis butcheri, Stelis caespitosa, Stelis calceolaris, Stelis calothece, Stelis calotricha, Stelis campanulifera, Stelis campos-portoi, Stelis capillaris, Stelis carcharodonta, Stelis carnosiflora,
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-266808: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.