Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
561999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Knowles & Westc.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 267 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561331



Common Names

  • Stelis villosa
  • Hairy Stelis
  • Hairy Bee Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia schiedei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia villosa (Knowles & Westc.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis hirsuta Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis schiedei Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis villosa Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Specklinia villosa (Knowles & Westc.) Luer [unknown]
  • Effusiella villosa (Knowles & Westc.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Stelis villosa (also called Villosa Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a short stem. The flowers are white and have a yellowish-green center. It grows in wet forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis villosa is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis villosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Stelis villosa

Stelis villosa can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Stelis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis villosa?

Stelis villosa

What is the common name of Stelis villosa?

Villosa Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis villosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-267106: Based on the initial data import
George Beauchamp Knowles (1790-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knowles' in the authors string.
Frederic Westcott (d.1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Westc.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.