Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cuencana
ID:
316109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 8: 53 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315441

Common Names

  • Stelis cuencana
  • Cuenca Stelis
  • Cuenca Bee Orchid

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Description

Stelis cuencana (also called Cuenca Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid species found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a short stem with 1-2 leaves and a single flower with a yellow-green color and a short, wide lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis cuencana has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellowish-green bracts. Seed: Small, black, shiny seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis cuencana is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers warm, humid climates and should be grown in a well-draining, organic potting mix. It should be kept moist but not wet and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Stelis cuencana

Stelis cuencana can be found in the tropical forests of Ecuador.

Stelis cuencana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis cuencana?

Stelis cuencana

What is the family of Stelis cuencana?

Orchidaceae

Where is Stelis cuencana found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Venezuela

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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