Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dalessandroi
ID:
559908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 40 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559240



Common Names

  • Stelis dalessandroi
  • Dalessandroi Stelis
  • Dalessandroi Orchid


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Description

Stelis dalessandroi (also called 'Stelis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single, broad, green leaf and a single, upright flower spike. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis dalessandroi is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stelis dalessandroi are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis dalessandroi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Stelis dalessandroi

Stelis dalessandroi can be found in Colombia.

Stelis dalessandroi FAQ

What type of plant is Stelis dalessandroi?

Stelis dalessandroi is an orchid species.

Where is Stelis dalessandroi native to?

Stelis dalessandroi is native to Central America.

What are the blooming times of Stelis dalessandroi?

Stelis dalessandroi typically blooms 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,

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