Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
conmixta
ID:
316082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 387 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315414



Common Names

  • Mixed Stelis
  • Mixed Star
  • Mixed Stelis


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Description

Stelis conmixta (also called 'Mixed 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 conmixta 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 conmixta 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 conmixta

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

Stelis conmixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis conmixta?

Stelis conmixta

What is the family of Stelis conmixta?

Orchidaceae

Where is Stelis conmixta found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela

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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