Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 305 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316851
Common Names
- Stilbe ericoides
- Ericoides Stilbe
- Ericoides Leatherwood
Description
Stilbe ericoides (also called Heath 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 ericoides 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 ericoides 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 ericoides 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 ericoides
Stilbe ericoides is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Stilbe ericoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stilbe ericoides?
Stilbe ericoides
What is the common name of Stilbe ericoides?
Ericoides
What is the habitat of Stilbe ericoides?
Stilbe ericoides is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
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:864851-1: 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].