Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
megachlamys
ID:
560780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Pupulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4: 74 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560112



Common Names

  • Stelis Megachlamys
  • Megachlamys Orchid
  • Megachlamys Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis megachlamys Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis tuerckheimii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Dracontia tuerckheimii (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
  • Stelis megachlamys teotepecensis Soto Arenas [unknown]
  • Stelis tuerckheimii (Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [illegitimate]
  • Dracontia tuerckheimii viridiflavens Roeth & Baumbach [unknown]
  • Stelis megachlamys (Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]

Description

Stelis megachlamys (also called Megachlamys 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 megachlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Stelis megachlamys is small and white, with a yellow labellum. Seed is small and round, and seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis megachlamys is a hardy perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. The seeds should be sown directly in the garden in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Stelis megachlamys

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

Stelis megachlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis megachlamys?

Stelis megachlamys

What is the common name of Stelis megachlamys?

Large-spurred Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis megachlamys?

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-266977: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.