Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Endara
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 39 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836915
Common Names
- Stelis molaui
- Molaui Stelis
- Stelis Molaui
Description
Stelis molaui (also called Molau's Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis molaui is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks to add color and beauty. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis molaui is a white color with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis molaui is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Stelis molaui
Stelis molaui can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Stelis molaui FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Stelis molaui?
Stelis molaui is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Stelis molaui?
The flowers of Stelis molaui are usually white or yellow.
What is the size of Stelis molaui?
Stelis molaui is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 15 cm.
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,