Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cauda-equina
ID:
316054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & R.Vásquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 225 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315386

Common Names

  • Tail-like Stelis
  • Tail-like Star
  • Tail-like Stelis

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Description

Stelis cauda-equina (also called 'Horse Tail 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 cauda-equina 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 cauda-equina 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 cauda-equina

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

Stelis cauda-equina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis cauda-equina?

Stelis cauda-equina

What is the family of Stelis cauda-equina?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis cauda-equina?

Horse-tail 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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