Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
561495

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 266 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560827

Common Names

  • Stelis retusa
  • Retuse Stelis
  • Retuse Spider Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia retusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis aristocratica L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis hieroglyphica Ames [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis retusa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Specklinia retusa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stelis aristocratica (L.O.Williams) Solano & Soto Arenas [unknown]
  • Effusiella retusa (La Llave & Lex.) Luer [unknown]
  • Dendrobium retusum Lex. [unknown]

Description

Stelis retusa (also called Stelis retusa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It has small, white flowers with four petals and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stelis retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stelis retusa has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stelis retusa is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the pseudobulbs and replant them in a pot with well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Stelis retusa

Stelis retusa can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Stelis retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stelis retusa?

Stelis retusa

What type of plant is Stelis retusa?

Orchid

Where is Stelis retusa found?

Central and South America

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-267049: Based on the initial data import
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' 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.