Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
316485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 140 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315817



Common Names

  • Purpurea Stelis
  • Purple Stelis
  • Violet Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia purpurea Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis longirepens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis purpurea Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Pleurothallis rhizomatosa Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis abrupta Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis acutissima Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis asseris O.Duque [unknown]
  • Stelis connata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Stelis cordibractea Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis cupuligera Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis densiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis dentata O.Duque [unknown]
  • Stelis dubia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis endocharis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis hemicardia Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis huancabambae Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Stelis macrantha Rolfe [unknown]
  • Stelis pachyphylla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis pachystele Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis phaeantha Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis robustior Garay [unknown]
  • Stelis rusbyi Rolfe [unknown]
  • Stelis saxicola Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis yungasensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis repanda Luer & Hirtz [unknown]
  • Stelis alpina Luer & Hirtz [unknown]
  • Stelis lapoi Luer & Hirtz [unknown]

Description

Stelis purpurea (also called the Purple Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short rhizome, thin roots and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in humid forests and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis purpurea is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis purpurea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a purple center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis purpurea is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It can be cultivated in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of bark, perlite, and peat moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Stelis purpurea

Stelis purpurea is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1800 to 3200 meters.

Stelis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis purpurea?

Stelis purpurea

What is the family of Stelis purpurea?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis purpurea?

None

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,

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