Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 4: 13 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315855
Common Names
- Sanchoi Stelis
- Sancho's Stelis
- Sancho Stelis
Description
Stelis sanchoi (also called Sancho's Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with white flowers. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica, and is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–1800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis sanchoi 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 sanchoi has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green labellum. The seeds are small, black and obovoid. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis sanchoi 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 sanchoi
Stelis sanchoi 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 sanchoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis sanchoi?
Stelis sanchoi
What is the common name of Stelis sanchoi?
Stelis sanchoi
What is the natural habitat of Stelis sanchoi?
Stelis sanchoi 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,