Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pellifeloidis
ID:
561110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 265 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560442



Common Names

  • Pellifeloidis Stelis
  • Pellifeloidis Star Orchid
  • Pellifeloidis Orchid


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Description

Stelis pellifeloidis (also called Pellifeloid Stelis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis pellifeloidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has showy flowers that attract bees and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis pellifeloidis is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis pellifeloidis 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 pellifeloidis

Stelis pellifeloidis is found in Central America and South America.

Stelis pellifeloidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis pellifeloidis?

Stelis pellifeloidis

What is the common name of Stelis pellifeloidis?

Pellifeloid Stelis

What type of plant is Stelis pellifeloidis?

Stelis pellifeloidis 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-267010: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' 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.