Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
umbelliformis
ID:
316617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hespenh. & Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 6: 21 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315949



Common Names

  • Stelis umbelliformis
  • Umbelliformis Stelis
  • Stelis Umbelliform


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Synonyms

  • Apatostelis umbelliformis (Hespenh. & Dressler) Garay [unknown]

Description

Stelis umbelliformis (also called Umbel-like 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 umbelliformis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stelis umbelliformis sub. umbelliformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis umbelliformis 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 umbelliformis 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 umbelliformis

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

Stelis umbelliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis umbelliformis?

Stelis umbelliformis

What is the family of Stelis umbelliformis?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Stelis umbelliformis?

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-196901: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Henry August Hespenheide (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hespenh.' in the authors string.