Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
patinaria
ID:
561098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 20 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560430



Common Names

  • Patinaria Stelis
  • Stelis Patinaria
  • Patinaria Star Orchid


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Description

Stelis patinaria (also called patinaria stelis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southern Africa. It is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It has lanceolate leaves and bright blue flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis patinaria is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis patinaria has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis patinaria is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Stelis patinaria

Stelis patinaria is found in Central America and South America.

Stelis patinaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis patinaria?

Stelis patinaria

What is the common name of Stelis patinaria?

Patinar Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis patinaria?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles and grasslands

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-267009: 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.