Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
stellata
ID:
810829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 52: 16 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810163

Common Names

  • Sciaphila stellata
  • Stellata Sciaphila
  • Sciaphila

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Description

Sciaphila stellata (also called the star-shaped sciaphila, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as rainforests and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sciaphila stellata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sciaphila stellata is a bright yellow color. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are short and stout with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sciaphila stellata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Sciaphila stellata

Sciaphila stellata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, particularly in India and China.

Sciaphila stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sciaphila stellata?

Sciaphila stellata

What are the common names of Sciaphila stellata?

Star-shaped Sciaphila

What is the natural habitat of Sciaphila stellata?

Sciaphila stellata is native to tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Sciaphila genus

Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis, Sciaphila barbata, Sciaphila thomassetii,

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

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