Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 149 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800412
Common Names
- Stelis Condorensis
- Condorensis Stelis
- Condorensis Wild Coffee
Description
Stelis condorensis (also called the Condorensis Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a yellow-green color and a long, thin lip. It grows in humid, shady environments, often in the crooks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis condorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis condorensis is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in colour. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis condorensis 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 sections, each with at least one growth point. The divisions should then be potted in a well-draining potting mix. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should then be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Stelis condorensis
Stelis condorensis is native to the Galápagos Islands.
Stelis condorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis condorensis?
Stelis condorensis
What type of plant is Stelis condorensis?
Orchid
Where is Stelis condorensis native to?
Colombia
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,