Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
837631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 52 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836966



Common Names

  • Stelis tetramera
  • Four-parted Stelis
  • Three-lobed Stelis


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Description

Stelis tetramera (also called Stelis tetramera, among many other common names) is a species of orchid. It has a single, erect stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, and typically grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis tetramera is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks to add color and beauty. It is also used in traditional medicine, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis tetramera is yellow and white. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis tetramera can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Stelis tetramera

Stelis tetramera can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Stelis tetramera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis tetramera?

Stelis tetramera

What is the family of Stelis tetramera?

Orchidaceae

Where is Stelis tetramera found?

Mexico and Central 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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