Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gustavii
ID:
316220

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Duque

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 20(3): 348. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315552



Common Names

  • Gustavii Stelis
  • Gustavian Stelis
  • Gustavii's Stelis


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Description

Stelis gustavii (also called Gustavii 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 long, thin lip. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis gustavii 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 gustavii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis gustavii 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 gustavii

Stelis gustavii can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Stelis gustavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis gustavii?

Stelis gustavii

What is the family of Stelis gustavii?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis gustavii?

Gustav's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196541: Based on the initial data import
Oscar Duque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Duque' in the authors string.