Bletia antillana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antillana
ID:
345323
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Díaz & Sosa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(1): 81. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344655
Common Names
- Antilles Bletia
- Antillean Bletia
- Bletia antillana
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Bletia antillana (also called Antillana's Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to the Caribbean. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are green, linear, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small and yellowish-green. It is found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia antillana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making perfumes and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia antillana has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each spikelet. The seedlings have a single leaf, which is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia antillana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bletia antillana
Bletia antillana is native to the Caribbean Islands.
Bletia antillana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia antillana?
Bletia antillana
What is the common name of Bletia antillana?
Antillean Bletia
What is the growth habit of Bletia antillana?
It is a perennial herb that grows in clumps
Species in the Bletia genus
Bletia riparia, Bletia adenocarpa, Bletia altilamellata, Bletia amabilis, Bletia antillana, Bletia campanulata, Bletia candida, Bletia catenulata, Bletia coccinea, Bletia concolor, Bletia ensifolia, Bletia florida, Bletia gracilis, Bletia greenmaniana, Bletia greenwoodiana, Bletia lilacina, Bletia macristhmochila, Bletia meridana, Bletia neglecta, Bletia nelsonii, Bletia parkinsonii, Bletia patula, Bletia punctata, Bletia purpurata, Bletia purpurea, Bletia reflexa, Bletia roezlii, Bletia similis, Bletia stenophylla, Bletia tamayoana, Bletia tenuifolia, Bletia urbana, Bletia warfordiana, Bletia netzeri, Bletia villae, Bletia ekmanii, Bletia elegans, Bletia mixtecana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22471: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.
Marta Aleida Díaz Dumas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Díaz' in the authors string.