Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
comica
ID:
316077

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Duque

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 20(3): 338. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315409



Common Names

  • Comic Stelis
  • Comic Star
  • Comic Stelis


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Description

Stelis comica (also called 'Comic Orchid', among many other common names) is a small orchid species with a single, thin stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis comica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis comica is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one growth point. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Stelis comica

Stelis comica can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Stelis comica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis comica?

Stelis comica

What is the common name of Stelis comica?

Comic Stelis

Where is Stelis comica native to?

Mexico

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-196412: Based on the initial data import
Oscar Duque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Duque' in the authors string.