Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
monicae
ID:
837441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 39 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836776



Common Names

  • Stelis monicae
  • Monicae Stelis
  • Monica's Stelis


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Description

Stelis monicae (also called Monica's Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 6 m in height, with alternate, linear-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis monicae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis monicae is small, white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis monicae is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and a slightly acidic pH. It should be grown in a sunny location with some shade during the hottest part of the day. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stelis monicae

Stelis monicae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-374079: 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.