Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acuifera
ID:
315949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 8: 12 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315281

Common Names

  • Stelis acuifera
  • Acuifera Stelis
  • Acuifera-like Stelis

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Synonyms

  • Stelis uxoria Luer & Hirtz [unknown]

Description

Stelis acuifera (also called Stelis acuiferum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical moist forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis acuifera is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis acuifera has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. They are covered in small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis acuifera is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stelis acuifera

Stelis acuifera is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.

Stelis acuifera FAQ

What is the common name of Stelis acuifera?

Needle-bearing Stelis

What is the scientific name of Needle-bearing Stelis?

Stelis acuifera

What type of plant is Needle-bearing Stelis?

An epiphytic orchid

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-196292: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.