Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
campos-portoi
ID:
316037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro xiii. 34 (1954).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315369

Common Names

  • Campos-Portoi Stelis
  • Campos-Portoi Star
  • Campos-Portoi Stelis

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Description

Stelis campos-portoi (also called 'Campos Porto's Orchid', among many other common names) is a small orchid species with a single, thin stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis campos-portoi 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 campos-portoi is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It prefers a well-draining, acidic soil and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and should be kept moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Stelis campos-portoi

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

Stelis campos-portoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis campos-portoi?

Stelis campos-portoi

What is the family of Stelis campos-portoi?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis campos-portoi?

Campos-Porto's 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,

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