Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 44 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315704
Common Names
- Naviculigera Stelis
- Stelis naviculigera
- Naviculigera Bee Orchid
Description
Stelis naviculigera (also called Naviculigera 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 naviculigera 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 naviculigera is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis naviculigera can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Stelis naviculigera
Stelis naviculigera is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Stelis naviculigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis naviculigera?
Stelis naviculigera
What is the family of Stelis naviculigera?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Stelis naviculigera?
Naviculigera 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,