Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
minutissima
ID:
560826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 53 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560158



Common Names

  • Stelis minutissima
  • Tiniest Stelis
  • Tiniest-spiked Stelis


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Description

Stelis minutissima (also called Tiny Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, and grows in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis minutissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis minutissima has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have simple, opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis minutissima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stelis minutissima

Stelis minutissima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Stelis minutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis minutissima?

Stelis minutissima

What is the family of Stelis minutissima?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis minutissima?

Tiny 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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