Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
floripendens
ID:
1320634

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Duque

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 27: 119 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333088



Common Names

  • Floripendens Stelis
  • Flowering Spider Orchid
  • Spider Orchid


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Description

Stelis floripendens (also called Floripendens Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single stem and a single leaf. It is native to Central and South America and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis floripendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis floripendens has small, yellowish-green flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis floripendens is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It prefers a warm, humid climate and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Stelis floripendens

Stelis floripendens is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stelis floripendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis floripendens?

Stelis floripendens

What type of plant is Stelis floripendens?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Stelis floripendens found?

It is found in Colombia

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

Oscar Duque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Duque' in the authors string.