Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
316233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 27: 184 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315565



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Stelis
  • Hirsutal Stelis
  • Hirsutous Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Stelis jamesonii parviflora Garay [unknown]

Description

Stelis hirsuta (also called Hirsuta 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 hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta

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

Stelis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis hirsuta?

Stelis hirsuta

What is the common name of Stelis hirsuta?

Hairy Stelis

What is the habitat of Stelis hirsuta?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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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