Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grossilabris
ID:
316216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 16: 717 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315548



Common Names

  • Grossilabris Stelis
  • Grossilabrate Stelis
  • Grossilabr Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Apatostelis grossilabris (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]

Description

Stelis grossilabris (also called Grossilabris Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species found in Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a single flower. The flowers are white with purple stripes and have a broad, flat lip. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis grossilabris 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 grossilabris has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis grossilabris 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 grossilabris

Stelis grossilabris can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Panama.

Stelis grossilabris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis grossilabris?

Stelis grossilabris

What is the family of Stelis grossilabris?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis grossilabris?

Large-lipped Stelis

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,

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