Stenia saccata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccata
ID:
316773
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 77: 152 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316105
Common Names
- Saccate Stenia
- Saccate's Stenia
- Stenia saccata
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- Chaubardiella saccata (Garay) Garay [unknown]
- Dodsonia saccata (Garay) Ackerman [unknown]
Description
Stenia saccata (also called 'Saccata Stenia' and 'Saccata', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a slender stem, reaching a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It grows on trees, rocks and other surfaces.
Uses & Benefits
Stenia saccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stenia saccata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stenia saccata is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the mature clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Stenia saccata
Stenia saccata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Stenia saccata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenia saccata?
Stenia saccata
What type of plant is Stenia saccata?
Herb
What are the common names of Stenia saccata?
Saccata's Stenia
Species in the Stenia genus
Stenia angustilabia, Stenia aurorae, Stenia bismarckii, Stenia calceolaris, Stenia christensonii, Stenia glatzii, Stenia guttata, Stenia jarae, Stenia lillianae, Stenia luerorum, Stenia nataliana, Stenia pallida, Stenia pastorellii, Stenia pustulosa, Stenia saccata, Stenia stenioides, Stenia vasquezii, Stenia wendiae, Stenia uribei, Stenia bohnkiana, Stenia falcata, Stenia dodsoniana,
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-197057: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.