Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hoeijeri
ID:
560547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 49 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559879



Common Names

  • Stelis hoeijeri
  • Hoeijer's Stelis
  • Hoeijer's Spider Orchid


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Description

Stelis hoeijeri (also called the 'Hoeijer's Stelis', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small, white and fragrant, and are borne in a dense, terminal raceme. It is found in humid forests and in shady areas of open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stelis hoeijeri is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis hoeijeri 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 hoeijeri

Stelis hoeijeri is native to tropical Central and South America.

Stelis hoeijeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis hoeijeri?

Stelis hoeijeri

What is the natural habitat of Stelis hoeijeri?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Stelis hoeijeri?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-266940: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.