Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pennelliana
ID:
561132

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560464



Common Names

  • Pennell's Stelis
  • Stelis pennelliana
  • Pennell's Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis pennelliana Luer [unknown]
  • Crocodeilanthe pennelliana (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Stelis pennelliana (also called Pennell's 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 pennelliana 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

Stelis pennelliana has white to pinkish flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. Seedlings have lanceolate leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis pennelliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Stelis pennelliana

Stelis pennelliana is found in Central America and South America.

Stelis pennelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis pennelliana?

Stelis pennelliana

What is the common name of Stelis pennelliana?

Pennell's Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis pennelliana?

Stelis pennelliana 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-267012: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' 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.