Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Romero & Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 122 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810304
Common Names
- Stelis bricenorum
- Bricenorum Stelis
- Briceno's Stelis
Description
Stelis bricenorum (also called Briceno's Stelis, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Argentina. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis bricenorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stelis bricenorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis bricenorum is a perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Stelis bricenorum
Stelis bricenorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Stelis bricenorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis bricenorum?
Stelis bricenorum
What is the common name of Stelis bricenorum?
Bricenorum Stelis
What is the natural habitat of Stelis bricenorum?
Tropical 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,