Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macilenta
ID:
560718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 52 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560050



Common Names

  • Stelis Macilenta
  • Macilenta Orchid
  • Macilenta Stelis


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Description

Stelis macilenta (also called Macilent Stelis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis macilenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis macilenta has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis macilenta is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Stelis macilenta

Stelis macilenta is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Stelis macilenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis macilenta?

Stelis macilenta

What is the common name of Stelis macilenta?

Slender-spurred Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis macilenta?

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-266970: 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.