Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer & Hirtz) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 266 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560914
Common Names
- Salpingantha Stelis
- Salpingantha Stelis Orchid
- Salpingantha Stelis Orchid
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis salpingantha Luer & Hirtz [unknown]
- Crocodeilanthe salpingantha (Luer & Hirtz) Luer [unknown]
Description
Stelis salpingantha (also called Slender-tubed Stelis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in sunny, dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis salpingantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis salpingantha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis salpingantha can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Stelis salpingantha
Stelis salpingantha is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.
Stelis salpingantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis salpingantha?
Stelis salpingantha
What is the common name of Stelis salpingantha?
Tubular Stelis
What is the natural habitat of Stelis salpingantha?
Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands
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,