Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 339 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315320
Common Names
- Stelis atrorubens
- Atrorubens Stelis
- Atrorubens-like Stelis
Synonyms
- Apatostelis atrorubens (L.O.Williams) Garay [unknown]
Description
Stelis atrorubens (also called Dark Red 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 atrorubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis atrorubens 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 atrorubens 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 atrorubens
Stelis atrorubens is native to Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Stelis atrorubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis atrorubens?
Stelis atrorubens
What is the common name of Stelis atrorubens?
Dark Red Stelis
What is the natural habitat of Stelis atrorubens?
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,