Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
heteroarcuata
ID:
1328701

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 77 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341155



Common Names

  • Stelis Heteroarcuata
  • Heteroarcuata Stelis
  • Heteroarcuata Stelis Tree


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Description

Stelis heteroarcuata (also called Heteroarched Stelis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis heteroarcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis heteroarcuata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis heteroarcuata is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun and watered regularly. Pruning can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.

Where to Find Stelis heteroarcuata

Stelis heteroarcuata is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Andes mountain range.

Stelis heteroarcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis heteroarcuata?

Stelis heteroarcuata

What is the common name of Stelis heteroarcuata?

Heteroarcuate Stelis

What is the family of Stelis heteroarcuata?

Orchidaceae

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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.