Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nigriflora
ID:
560911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 264 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560243



Common Names

  • Stelis Nigriflora
  • Black-Flowered Stelis
  • Black-Flowered Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis nigriflora L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Specklinia nigriflora (L.O.Williams) Luer [unknown]
  • Effusiella nigriflora (L.O.Williams) Luer [unknown]

Description

Stelis nigriflora (also called Black-flowered Stelis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a few branches. The leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate in shape. The flowers are black, with five petals. The plant is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis nigriflora is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis nigriflora has small white flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis nigriflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a more difficult and time-consuming process.

Where to Find Stelis nigriflora

Stelis nigriflora can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Stelis nigriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis nigriflora?

Stelis nigriflora

What is the common name of Stelis nigriflora?

Nigriflora Stelis

Where is Stelis nigriflora found?

Stelis nigriflora is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-266992: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.