Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ruprechtiana
ID:
316519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 821 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315851



Common Names

  • Ruprechtiana Stelis
  • Ruprecht's Stelis
  • Ruprecht Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Stelis hoehnei Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stelis ruprechtiana latifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Stelis ruprechtiana major Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Stelis ruprechtiana (also called Ruprecht's Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid species found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a short stem with 1-2 leaves and a single flower with a yellow-green color and a short, wide lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis ruprechtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis ruprechtiana has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green labellum. The seeds are small, black and nonagonal. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis ruprechtiana is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.

Where to Find Stelis ruprechtiana

Stelis ruprechtiana 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 ruprechtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis ruprechtiana?

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What is the common name of Stelis ruprechtiana?

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What is the natural habitat of Stelis ruprechtiana?

Stelis ruprechtiana is found in humid forests of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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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