Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 7 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559876
Common Names
- Stelis hirtzii
- Hirtz's Stelis
- Hirtz's Spider Orchid
Description
Stelis hirtzii (also called Hirtz's Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with thin, branching stems and small, ovate leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stegolepis hirtzii is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its flowers being used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Stelis hirtzii is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis hirtzii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small plant, growing to a maximum height of about 10 cm. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept warm and humid until germination.
Where to Find Stelis hirtzii
Stelis hirtzii is native to tropical Central and South America.
Stelis hirtzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis hirtzii?
Stelis hirtzii
What is the natural habitat of Stelis hirtzii?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flower color of Stelis hirtzii?
White or yellow
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,