Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aprica
ID:
315975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 2: 353 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315307

Common Names

  • Stelis aprica
  • Aprica Stelis
  • Aprica-like Stelis

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Synonyms

  • Stelis catharinensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis crassifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis gutturosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis micrantha Barb.Rodr. [illegitimate]
  • Stelis microglossa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis miersii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis minutiflora Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis rodriguesii Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Stelis aprica (also called Sunny 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 aprica is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis aprica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis aprica is a small epiphytic orchid 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 aprica

Stelis aprica is native to Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Stelis aprica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis aprica?

Stelis aprica

What is the family of Stelis aprica?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis aprica?

Sunny 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196316: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.