Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leptoschesa
ID:
1328425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 193 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340879



Common Names

  • Stelis Leptoschesa
  • Leptoschesa's Stelis
  • Leptoschesa's Bee Orchid


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Description

Stelis leptoschesa (also called 'Leptoschesa Stelis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a woody base, and its leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate, and are covered in soft hairs. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis leptoschesa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis leptoschesa has small, white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis leptoschesa is an epiphytic orchid that is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Stelis leptoschesa

Stelis leptoschesa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.