Stegolepis piresii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piresii
ID:
559181
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 9: 267 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558513
Common Names
- Stegolepis piresii
- Pires' Stegolepis
- Pires' Waterbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stegolepis piresii (also called 'Stegolepis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single, broad, green leaf and a single, upright flower spike. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Stegolepis piresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stegolepis piresii is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stegolepis piresii is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Stegolepis piresii
Stegolepis piresii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Stegolepis piresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stegolepis piresii?
Stegolepis piresii
What is the family of Stegolepis piresii?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Stegolepis piresii?
Endemic to Brazil
Species in the Stegolepis genus
Stegolepis albiflora, Stegolepis angustata, Stegolepis breweri, Stegolepis cardonae, Stegolepis celiae, Stegolepis choripetala, Stegolepis ferruginea, Stegolepis gleasoniana, Stegolepis grandis, Stegolepis guianensis, Stegolepis hitchcockii, Stegolepis huberi, Stegolepis humilis, Stegolepis jauaensis, Stegolepis ligulata, Stegolepis linearis, Stegolepis maguireana, Stegolepis membranacea, Stegolepis microcephala, Stegolepis minor, Stegolepis neblinensis, Stegolepis parvipetala, Stegolepis pauciflora, Stegolepis perligulata, Stegolepis piresii, Stegolepis ptaritepuiensis, Stegolepis pulchella, Stegolepis pungens, Stegolepis squarrosa, Stegolepis steyermarkii, Stegolepis terramarensis, Stegolepis vivipara, Stegolepis wurdackii,
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715335-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.