Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eublepharis
ID:
316160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 240 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315492

Common Names

  • Stelis eublepharis
  • Eyelid Stelis
  • Eyelid Bee Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Stelis bruchmuelleri Rchb.f. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Stelis eublepharis glabriflora C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Stelis brueckmuelleri Rchb.f. ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Stelis eublepharis (also called the Eyelid Stelis, among many other common names) is a small orchid that has a single, thin, erect stem with a few basal leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis eublepharis is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis eublepharis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis eublepharis is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one growth point. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Stelis eublepharis

Stelis eublepharis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Stelis eublepharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis eublepharis?

Stelis eublepharis

What type of plant is Stelis eublepharis?

Orchid

Where is Stelis eublepharis found?

Central America

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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