Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 115: 173 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914556
Common Names
- Pan Stelis
- Pan Orchid
- Pan Spider Orchid
Description
Stelis pan (also called Pan's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower that grows on trees in humid forests. The flower is white with a yellow lip and has a faint sweet scent.
Uses & Benefits
Stelis pan has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stelis pan has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stelis pan can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a partially shaded area. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune the plant after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Stelis pan
Stelis pan is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Stelis pan FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stelis pan?
Stelis pan
What is the natural habitat of Stelis pan?
Stelis pan is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
What is the flowering season of Stelis pan?
Stelis pan flowers in the spring and summer.
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,