Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cairoensis
ID:
915200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 20 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914535



Common Names

  • Cairo Stelis
  • Cairo Orchid
  • Cairo Spider Orchid


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Description

Stelis cairoensis (also called Cairo stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers with purple spots. It grows in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis cairoensis is a species of orchid found in Mexico and Central America. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis cairoensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis cairoensis can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Stelis cairoensis

Stelis cairoensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.

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,

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