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Guiana Stelis
Stelis guianensis
Species of Stelis found in the Guiana Shield region, typically in very humid lowland to lower montane rainforest. Forms clumps of upright leaves and slender inflorescences carrying numerous tiny yellow-green flowers. Best in warm to cool-intermediate conditions with deep shade, saturated humidity and evenly moist fine substrate.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- orchid
- Size
- small 8–15cm
- Light
- Shade
- Humidity
- 75%–95%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Brazil, Guyana, Suriname
- Ecosystems
- Moist forest, Rainforest, Wet forest
- Elevation
- Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
- Flowering
- Year-round
About this plant
Species of Stelis found in the Guiana Shield region, typically in very humid lowland to lower montane rainforest. Forms clumps of upright leaves and slender inflorescences carrying numerous tiny yellow-green flowers. Best in warm to cool-intermediate conditions with deep shade, saturated humidity and evenly moist fine substrate.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_9a4fc5c167264a8db47d