Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
316487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 361 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315819



Common Names

  • Pusilla Stelis
  • Tiny Stelis
  • Little Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Apatostelis minuta (C.Schweinf.) Garay [unknown]
  • Stelis apiculata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis callicentrum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis chabreana Mansf. [unknown]
  • Stelis citrina Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis elegantula Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis graminea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis herbiola Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis lloensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis megahybos Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis microphylla Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis minuta C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Stelis myriantha Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis polyclada Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis scandens Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Stelis tenuis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis dazae Garay [invalid]

Description

Stelis pusilla (also called the Dwarf 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 pusilla 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 pusilla is a small, white or yellowish-green flower with a long, slender tube and a short, broad lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis pusilla 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 pusilla

Stelis pusilla 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 pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis pusilla?

Stelis pusilla

What is the family of Stelis pusilla?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis pusilla?

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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