Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
falcatiloba
ID:
1330621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Bogarín & Serracín

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 14: 267 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343075



Common Names

  • Stelis falcatiloba
  • Falcatiloba Stelis
  • Stelis Orchid


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Description

Stelis falcatiloba (also called Falcatiloba Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top. The flowers are small and white with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests, usually on tree branches.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis falcatiloba is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis falcatiloba has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis falcatiloba is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stelis falcatiloba

Stelis falcatiloba can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Stelis falcatiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis falcatiloba?

Stelis falcatiloba

What is the common name of Stelis falcatiloba?

Falcatiloba Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis falcatiloba?

Tropical moist forests

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

Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Zuleika Serracín (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Serracín' in the authors string.