Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ecmeles
ID:
1318599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 23(1): 26, fig. 14. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331053



Common Names

  • Stelis ecmeles
  • Ecmeles Stelis
  • Stelis


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Description

Stelis ecmeles (also called Ecmeles Stelis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis ecmeles is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis ecmeles has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis ecmeles is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Stelis ecmeles

Stelis ecmeles is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Stelis ecmeles FAQ

What is the common name of Stelis ecmeles?

Ecmeles stelis

What is the growth habit of Stelis ecmeles?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Stelis ecmeles?

It is 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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.