Stelis leptophylla Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 19: 174. 1923.
TYPE: Costa Rica. Bois humides, San Rafael de San Ramón, alt. 1250 m, Nov 1921, A.M. Brenes 204 (holotype, B, destroyed; illustration and photo of type, AMES)