Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
1412755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zambrano & Solano

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 376(4): 183. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425220





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Description

Stelis sagittata (also called Arrow-shaped Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis sagittata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis sagittata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis sagittata is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Stelis sagittata

Stelis sagittata is found in Madagascar.

Stelis sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis sagittata?

Stelis sagittata

What is the common name of Stelis sagittata?

Arrow-shaped Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis sagittata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.
Bosco Javier Zambrano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zambrano' in the authors string.