Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lankesteri
ID:
316274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 3: 4 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315606



Common Names

  • Stelis Lankesteri
  • Lankesteri Stelis
  • Lankest Stelis


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Description

Stelis lankesteri (also called Lankesteri Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid species with a single stem and two leaves. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows. It has a yellow-green flower with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis lankesteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis lankesteri has small, white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis lankesteri is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is an easy to grow orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Stelis lankesteri

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

Stelis lankesteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis lankesteri?

Stelis lankesteri

What is the common name of Stelis lankesteri?

Lankester's Stelis

What is the habitat of Stelis lankesteri?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196591: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.