Stelis retusa
Also known as: Effusiella retusa (Lex.) Luer +6 more
- Effusiella retusa (Lex.) Luer
- Humboltia retusa (Lex.) Kuntze
- Pleurothallis aristocratica L.O.Williams
- Pleurothallis hieroglyphica Ames
- Pleurothallis retusa (Lex.) Lindl.
- Specklinia retusa (Lex.) Lindl.
- Stelis aristocratica (L.O.Williams) Solano & Soto Arenas
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Stelis retusa is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest