Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wilhelmii
ID:
837622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 57 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836957



Common Names

  • Stelis wilhelmii
  • Wilhelmii Stelis
  • Wilhelmii Bee Orchid


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Description

Stelis wilhelmii (also called Wilhelm's Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis wilhelmii 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 wilhelmii is a white color with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis wilhelmii 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 wilhelmii

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

Stelis wilhelmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis wilhelmii?

Stelis wilhelmii

What is the family of Stelis wilhelmii?

Orchidaceae

Where is Stelis wilhelmii 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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