Stelis immersa
Sunken Pleurothallis
Also known as: Effusiella immersa (Linden & Rchb.f.) Luer +7 more
- Effusiella immersa (Linden & Rchb.f.) Luer
- Humboltia immersa (Linden & Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Humboltia krameriana (Rchb.f.) Kuntze
- Pleurothallis calerae Schltr.
- Pleurothallis immersa Linden & Rchb.f.
- Pleurothallis krameriana Rchb.f.
- Pleurothallis lasiosepala Schltr.
- Specklinia immersa (Linden & Rchb.f.) Luer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Stelis immersa (commonly known as Sunken Pleurothallis) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to 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, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Venezuela