Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
atra
ID:
315984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. in Lindely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Linden. : 3 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315316

Common Names

  • Stelis atra
  • Atra Stelis
  • Atra-like Stelis

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Synonyms

  • Stelis atra atra [unknown]
  • Stelis dispar C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Stelis epibator Luer & Hirtz [unknown]
  • Stelis hallii atra (Lindl.) Garay & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Stelis atra boliviana T.Hashim. [deprecated]

Description

Stelis atra (also called Black 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 atra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis atra 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 atra is a small epiphytic orchid, native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. Propagation is by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Stelis atra

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

Stelis atra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis atra?

Stelis atra

What is the common name of Stelis atra?

Black Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis atra?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-196324: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.