Stelis paradisicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradisicola
ID:
837645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 43 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836980
Common Names
- Stelis paradisicola
- Paradisicola Stelis
- Three-lobed Stelis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stelis paradisicola (also called Paradise Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has thin, upright stems with small, green-brown leaves and tiny white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis paradisicola has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis paradisicola is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stelis paradisicola can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.
Where to Find Stelis paradisicola
Stelis paradisicola can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Stelis paradisicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis paradisicola?
Stelis paradisicola
What is the family of Stelis paradisicola?
Orchidaceae
Where is Stelis paradisicola found?
Mexico and Central America
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-374289: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.