Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 124 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800442
Common Names
- Ingridiana Stelis
- Ingridiana Orchid
- Ingridiana Bee Orchid
Description
Stelis ingridiana (also called Stelis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, thin pseudobulbs. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis ingridiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stelis ingridiana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis ingridiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized in spring and summer to encourage growth.
Where to Find Stelis ingridiana
Stelis ingridiana is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Stelis ingridiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis ingridiana?
Stelis ingridiana
What type of plant is Stelis ingridiana?
Orchid
Where is Stelis ingridiana native to?
Colombia
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,