Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
922046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 12(2): 59 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921381



Common Names

  • Stenotyla
  • Maculata
  • Stenotyla Maculata


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Description

Stenotyla maculata (also called Maculate Stenotyla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a pseudobulb and long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests in the western part of the country. It grows in the understory of the forest, on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Stenotyla maculata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenotyla maculata has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings have a single stem with short, wide leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenotyla maculata is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate it from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Stenotyla maculata

Stenotyla maculata is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca region.

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-466909: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.