Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lindleyana
ID:
316287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(4): 346 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315619



Common Names

  • Stelis Lindleyana
  • Lindleyana Stelis
  • Lindleyan Stelis


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Description

Stelis lindleyana (also called Lindleyana 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 lindleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis lindleyana 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 lindleyana is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers warm, humid climates and should be grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix. It should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be grown in a shady area.

Where to Find Stelis lindleyana

Stelis lindleyana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Peru.

Stelis lindleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis lindleyana?

Stelis lindleyana

What is the family of Stelis lindleyana?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis lindleyana?

Lindley's Stelis

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,

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