Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
digitata
ID:
559961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 13 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559293



Common Names

  • Stelis digitata
  • Fingered Stelis
  • Finger-shaped Stelis


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis digitata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis digitata can be propagated by seed or by division. It should be grown in a well-draining soil in partial to full shade. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Stelis digitata

Stelis digitata can be found in Colombia.

Stelis digitata FAQ

What type of plant is Stelis digitata?

Stelis digitata is an orchid species.

Where is Stelis digitata native to?

Stelis digitata is native to Central America.

What are the blooming times of Stelis digitata?

Stelis digitata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266876: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.