Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
poculifera
ID:
561252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 81 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560584

Common Names

  • Poculifera Stelis
  • Stelis poculifera
  • Poculifera

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Description

Stelis poculifera (also called Cup-bearing Stelis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with four-angled stems. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub forests, and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis poculifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has showy flowers that attract bees and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stelis poculifera are white, tubular, and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis poculifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Stelis poculifera

Stelis poculifera is found in Colombia.

Stelis poculifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis poculifera?

Stelis poculifera

What type of plant is Stelis poculifera?

It is an orchid

What is the natural habitat of Stelis poculifera?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

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-267023: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.