Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 21: 63 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346526
Common Names
- Stelis cochliops
- Cochliops Stelis
- Cochliops' Stelis
Description
Stelis cochliops (also called Cochliops Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands, where it is found in rocky areas. It is a small, evergreen plant with small, yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes, cliffs, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis cochliops is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis cochliops is a small, white to yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis cochliops can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Stelis cochliops
Stelis cochliops can be found in the Canary Islands, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Stelis cochliops FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis cochliops?
Stelis cochliops
Where is Stelis cochliops found?
Stelis cochliops is found in South Africa.
What is the flowering season of Stelis cochliops?
Stelis cochliops typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
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,