Stelis vestita

Also known as: The Clothed Stelis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Guatemala Honduras Panama

General Information

The Clothed Stelis is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama. The name refers to the pilose glandular hairs covering the floral surfaces.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single thick erect, elliptic, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.