Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
316611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 353 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315943



Common Names

  • Stelis truncata
  • Truncata Stelis
  • Stelis Truncate


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Synonyms

  • Stelis fruticulus Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Stelis truncata (also called Truncate Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with white and orange 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 truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis truncata 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 truncata 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 truncata

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

Stelis truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis truncata?

Stelis truncata

What is the family of Stelis truncata?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Stelis truncata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196897: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.