Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
316533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 451 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315865



Common Names

  • Scandens Stelis
  • Climbing Stelis
  • Twining Stelis


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Description

Stelis scandens (also called Climbing Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with white and yellow 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 scandens is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis scandens 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 scandens 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 scandens

Stelis scandens is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Stelis scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis scandens?

Stelis scandens

What is the common name of Stelis scandens?

Stelis scandens

What is the natural habitat of Stelis scandens?

Stelis scandens 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,