Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gracilifolia
ID:
316208

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 17: 38 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315540



Common Names

  • Gracilifolia Stelis
  • Gracilifoliate Stelis
  • Gracilifolious Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Apatostelis gracilifolia (C.Schweinf.) Garay [unknown]

Description

Stelis gracilifolia (also called Gracilifolia Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid species with a single stem and two leaves. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows. It has a yellow-green flower with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis gracilifolia has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis gracilifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis gracilifolia is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided into smaller pieces, each with at least one growth point, and then planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Stelis gracilifolia

Stelis gracilifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stelis gracilifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis gracilifolia?

Stelis gracilifolia

What type of plant is Stelis gracilifolia?

Orchid

Where is Stelis gracilifolia found?

Central 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-196530: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.