Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
316021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 261 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315353

Common Names

  • Britton's Stelis
  • Britton's Star
  • Britton's Stelis

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Synonyms

  • Stelis ascensor C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Stelis curvicarina C.Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Stelis brittoniana (also called Britton's Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid species found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a short stem with 1-2 leaves and a single flower with a yellow-green color and a short, wide lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis brittoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and has a long flowering period. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with a yellowish lip. Seed: Small, black. Seedlings: Germinate in spring.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis brittoniana 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 brittoniana

Stelis brittoniana can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.

Stelis brittoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis brittoniana?

Stelis brittoniana

What is the common name of Stelis brittoniana?

Britton's Stelis

What is the natural habitat of Stelis brittoniana?

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,

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