Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tridactylon
ID:
316602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 193 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315934



Common Names

  • Stelis tridactylon
  • Tridactylon Stelis
  • Three-fingered Stelis


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Synonyms

  • Stelis stella O.Duque [unknown]

Description

Stelis tridactylon (also called Three-fingered Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with white and blue 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 tridactylon has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis tridactylon is small, white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis tridactylon is an 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 tridactylon

Stelis tridactylon can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stelis tridactylon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis tridactylon?

Stelis tridactylon

What is the family of Stelis tridactylon?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Stelis tridactylon?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

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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