Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pompalis
ID:
561274

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 265 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560606

Common Names

  • Stelis Pompalis
  • Pompalis Stelis
  • Pompalis Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis pompalis Ames [unknown]
  • Unciferia pompalis (Ames) Luer [unknown]

Description

Stelis pompalis (also called Pompal Stelis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and Madagascar. It has large, oval leaves and white or purple flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis pompalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis pompalis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color and are contained in a four-celled capsule. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis pompalis 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 pompalis

Stelis pompalis can be found in tropical Africa, including in Angola, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan.

Stelis pompalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis pompalis?

Stelis pompalis

What is the family of Stelis pompalis?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Stelis pompalis?

Pompous 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267025: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.