Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 192 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329937
Common Names
- Stelis Habrostachya
- Habrostachya Stelis
- Habrostachya's Stelis
Description
Stelis habrostachya (also called Habrostachyous Stelis, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of Turkey and Iran. It has short, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy meadows and open woodlands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis habrostachya is used in the horticulture industry as an ornamental plant, and is known for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stelis habrostachya are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis habrostachya is a small, evergreen plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from spores or from cuttings. It requires partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Stelis habrostachya
Stelis habrostachya is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the departments of Antioquia, Boyaca, and Cundinamarca.
Stelis habrostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis habrostachya?
Stelis habrostachya
What is the common name of Stelis habrostachya?
Habrostachya Stelis
Where is Stelis habrostachya native to?
Costa Rica
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,