Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montis-mortensis
ID:
1330623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Karremans & Bogarín) Bogarín & Karremans

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 14: 270 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343077



Common Names

  • Stelis montis-mortensis
  • Montis-mortensis Stelis
  • Stelis Orchid


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Description

Stelis montis-mortensis (also called Stelis montis-mortensis var. montis-mortensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Stelis. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis montis-mortensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis montis-mortensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis montis-mortensis is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stelis montis-mortensis

Stelis montis-mortensis can be found in the mountains of Mexico.

Stelis montis-mortensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis montis-mortensis?

Stelis montis-mortensis

What is the common name of Stelis montis-mortensis?

Montis-mortensis Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis montis-mortensis?

Tropical moist 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

Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.