Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lappacea
ID:
1334099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Teague

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 21: 77 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346553



Common Names

  • Stelis lappacea
  • Lappacea Stelis
  • Lappacea's Stelis


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Description

Stelis lappacea (also called Lappaceous Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in tropical America. It grows in moist, shady areas in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis lappacea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis lappacea is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis lappacea can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Stelis lappacea

Stelis lappacea can be found in the Canary Islands, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Stelis lappacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis lappacea?

Stelis lappacea

What type of plant is Stelis lappacea?

It is an orchid

Where is Stelis lappacea found?

It is found in the tropical forests of South America

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Walter Teague (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teague' in the authors string.