Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 279 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316845
Common Names
- Stilbe albiflora
- Albiflora Stilbe
- Albiflora Leatherwood
Description
Stilbe albiflora (also called White-flowered Stilbe, among many other common names) is a species of Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a rosette of narrow, arching leaves that are dark green with a reddish-brown midrib. The flowers are small, white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Stilbe albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stilbe albiflora is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stilbe albiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Stilbe albiflora
Stilbe albiflora is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stilbe albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stilbe albiflora?
Stilbe albiflora
What is the common name of Stilbe albiflora?
Albiflora
What is the habitat of Stilbe albiflora?
Stilbe albiflora is found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Species in the Stilbe genus
Species in the Stilbaceae family
Anastrabe integerrima,
Bowkeria citrina,
Bowkeria cymosa,
Bowkeria verticillata,
Bowkeria verticillata,
Campylostachys cernua,
Campylostachys helmei,
Charadrophila capensis,
Euthystachys abbreviata,
Halleria elliptica,
Halleria lucida,
Halleria parviflora,
Halleria ovata,
Halleria ligustrifolia,
Kogelbergia phylicoides,
Kogelbergia verticillata,
Nuxia allorgeorum,
Nuxia ambrensis,
Nuxia pachyphylla,
Nuxia capitata,
Nuxia congesta,
Nuxia coriacea,
Nuxia floribunda,
Nuxia glomerulata,
Nuxia gracilis,
Nuxia involucrata,
Nuxia isaloensis,
Nuxia oppositifolia,
Nuxia pseudodentata,
Nuxia sphaerocephala,
Nuxia verticillata,
Nuxia brachyphylla,
Retzia capensis,
Stilbe albiflora,
Stilbe ericoides,
Stilbe gymnopharyngia,
Stilbe overbergensis,
Stilbe rupestris,
Stilbe serrulata,
Stilbe vestita,
Thesmophora scopulosa,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864847-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].