Stelis orectopus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orectopus
ID:
560974
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 265 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560306
Common Names
- Stelis Orectopus
- Orectopus Stelis
- Stelis Orectopus Plant
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- Pleurothallis orectopus Luer [unknown]
- Crocodeilanthe orectopus (Luer) Luer [unknown]
Description
Stelis orectopus (also called Orectopus Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests and montane grasslands, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis orectopus is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive white flowers, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Stelis orectopus are small and white. Seed: The seeds of Stelis orectopus are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Stelis orectopus are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stelis orectopus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stelis orectopus
Stelis orectopus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Stelis orectopus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis orectopus?
Stelis orectopus
What is the common name of Stelis orectopus?
Orectopus Stelis
What type of plant is Stelis orectopus?
It is an orchid.
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-266998: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' 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.