Stelis purpurascens
Also known as: Stelis alfaroi Ames & C.Schweinf. +9 more
- Stelis alfaroi Ames & C.Schweinf.
- Stelis bourgeaui Schltr.
- Stelis bourgeavii Schltr.
- Stelis carioi Schltr.
- Stelis chiapensis Solano
- Stelis curvata Schltr.
- Stelis fulva Schltr.
- Stelis purpusii Schltr.
- Stelis sotoana Solano
- Stelis thermatica Luer & Dodson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Stelis purpurascens is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Stelis is notably large, comprising more than 1300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama