Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 27(7-9): 182. 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315304
Common Names
- Stelis aperta
- Aperta Stelis
- Aperta-like Stelis
Description
Stelis aperta (also called Open Stelis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with small, fragrant flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in humid, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis aperta is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis aperta is a small, yellow flower with white markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis aperta is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one growth point. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Stelis aperta
Stelis aperta is native to Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Stelis aperta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis aperta?
Stelis aperta
What is the family of Stelis aperta?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Stelis aperta?
Open Stelis
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,