Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flexuosissima
ID:
560291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 46 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559623



Common Names

  • Stelis flexuosissima
  • Most Flexuous Stelis
  • Most Flexuous Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Stelis stephanii B.Steud. [unknown]

Description

Stelis flexuosissima (also called Most Flexuous Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, upright stem that grows to a height of around 10 cm. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, growing to a length of around 4 cm. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis flexuosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis flexuosissima has small, white flowers with a long, curved perianth. The seed is a small, hard, woody, oval-shaped follicle. The seedlings have a long, narrow cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis flexuosissima is an epiphytic orchid that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Stelis flexuosissima

Stelis flexuosissima is found in the tropical Andes mountains of Colombia.

Stelis flexuosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis flexuosissima?

Stelis flexuosissima

What is the common name of Stelis flexuosissima?

Flexuosissima Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis flexuosissima?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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-266907: 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.