Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 265 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560317
Common Names
- Stelis Ornata
- Ornata Stelis
- Stelis Ornata Plant
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis ornata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Specklinia ornata (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
- Effusiella ornata (Rchb.f.) Luer [unknown]
Description
Stelis ornata (also called Ornate Stelis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis ornata is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stelis ornata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis ornata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Stelis ornata
Stelis ornata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Stelis ornata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis ornata?
Stelis ornata
What is the common name of Stelis ornata?
African Bush Violet
What type of plant is Stelis ornata?
Herb
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,