Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
316354

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 272 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315686

Common Names

  • Montana Stelis
  • Stelis montana
  • Montana Bee Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Apatostelis montana (L.O.Williams) Garay [unknown]

Description

Stelis montana (also called Mountain Stelis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It grows on trees and rocks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis montana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stelis montana is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis montana is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is an easy to grow orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Stelis montana

Stelis montana is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Stelis montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis montana?

Stelis montana

What is the natural habitat of Stelis montana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the flower color of Stelis montana?

White or yellowish

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-196664: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.