Stelis humboldtina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humboldtina
ID:
801102
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 124 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800436
Common Names
- Humboldtina Stelis
- Humboldtina Orchid
- Humboldtina Bee Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stelis humboldtina (also called Stelis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its long, thin pseudobulbs. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis humboldtina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stelis humboldtina has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stelis humboldtina can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized in spring and summer to encourage growth.
Where to Find Stelis humboldtina
Stelis humboldtina is native to Mexico and is found in the Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests ecoregion.
Stelis humboldtina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis humboldtina?
Stelis humboldtina
What type of plant is Stelis humboldtina?
Orchid
Where is Stelis humboldtina native to?
Colombia
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-338885: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.