Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
561121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & Hirtz) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560453



Common Names

  • Stelis Pellucida
  • Pellucid Stelis
  • Pellucida Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis pellucida Luer & Hirtz [unknown]
  • Crocodeilanthe pellucida (Luer & Hirtz) Luer [unknown]

Description

Stelis pellucida (also called Pellucid Stelis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis pellucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis pellucida 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 pellucida 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 pellucida

Stelis pellucida is found in Central America and South America.

Stelis pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis pellucida?

Stelis pellucida

What is the common name of Stelis pellucida?

Transparent Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis pellucida?

Stelis pellucida is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in India and Sri Lanka

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-267011: 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.
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.