Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
papaquerensis
ID:
316412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 822 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315744



Common Names

  • Papaquerensis Stelis
  • Stelis Papaquerensis
  • Papaquerensis


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Synonyms

  • Stelis barrensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis diaphana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis epilithica Garay [unknown]
  • Stelis fraterna Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis gigas Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis guttifera Porsch [unknown]
  • Stelis inaequisepala Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis juergensii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis parahybunensis Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis penduliflora Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis plurispicata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis porschiana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis pterostele Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis puberula Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis reflexisepala Garay [unknown]
  • Stelis smaragdina Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis vinosa Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stelis viridipurpurea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis vinosa angustifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Stelis vinosa longifolia Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Stelis papaquerensis (also called the Papaquerensis Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short rhizome, thin roots and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in humid forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis papaquerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis papaquerensis is small, white-greenish, tubular with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis papaquerensis is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a member of the Pleurothallidinae subfamily and is found growing on trees and rocks in humid forests. It is a small plant with short, thin stems and small, delicate flowers. The plant can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stelis papaquerensis

Stelis papaquerensis is native to the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Stelis papaquerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis papaquerensis?

Stelis papaquerensis

What is the common name of Stelis papaquerensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Stelis papaquerensis?

Found in wet montane forests of Costa Rica

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