Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Endara
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 19 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836793
Common Names
- Stelis asplundii
- Asplundii Stelis
- Asplund's Stelis
Description
Stelis asplundii (also called Stelis asplundii, among many other common names) is a species of orchid. It has a single, erect stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, and typically grows in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis asplundii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis asplundii is small, white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis asplundii is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Stelis asplundii
Stelis asplundii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Stelis asplundii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stelis asplundii?
Stelis asplundii is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Stelis asplundii?
The flowers of Stelis asplundii are usually white or yellow.
What is the size of Stelis asplundii?
Stelis asplundii is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 15 cm.
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,