Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schmidtchenii
ID:
316539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 157 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315871



Common Names

  • Stelis schmidtchenii
  • Schmidtchenii Stelis
  • Stelis Schmidtchen


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Description

Stelis schmidtchenii (also called Schoenorchis schmidtchenii, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with thin, cylindrical pseudobulbs, each bearing a single, thin, leathery leaf. It produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis schmidtchenii 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 schmidtchenii 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 schmidtchenii is a small epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It requires a bright, humid environment with temperatures between 60-85°F (15-30°C). The plant should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Stelis schmidtchenii

Stelis schmidtchenii is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Stelis schmidtchenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis schmidtchenii?

Stelis schmidtchenii

What is the common name of Stelis schmidtchenii?

Stelis schmidtchenii

What is the natural habitat of Stelis schmidtchenii?

Stelis schmidtchenii 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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