Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
megapetala
ID:
560787

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 22: 124 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560119



Common Names

  • Stelis Megapetala
  • Megapetala Orchid
  • Megapetala Stelis


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Description

Stelis megapetala (also called Large-petalled Stelis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis megapetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis megapetala has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis megapetala 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 megapetala

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

Stelis megapetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis megapetala?

Stelis megapetala

What is the common name of Stelis megapetala?

Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis megapetala?

Tropical rainforest

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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