Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glaucus
ID:
1333042

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette & J.Portilla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 240 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345496



Common Names

  • Stelis glaucus
  • Glaucus Stelis
  • Glaucus Spider Orchid


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Description

Stelis glaucus (also called Glaucous stelis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in shady, moist areas. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, large, green, heart-shaped leaf at the top. The flower is small and white, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis glaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis glaucus has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis glaucus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Stelis glaucus

Stelis glaucus can be found in the mountains of Ecuador.

Stelis glaucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis glaucus?

Stelis glaucus

What is the common name of Stelis glaucus?

Glaucous Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis glaucus?

Stelis glaucus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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

José Portilla (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Portilla' in the authors string.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.