Bletia candida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
345409
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 7: 449 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344741
Common Names
- Candid Bletia
- White Bletia
- Bell Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia candida (also called White orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species native to Central and South America. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods, and can reach heights of up to 40 cm (16 in). It has a light green to yellow-green stem and leaves, with a white to light brown inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia candida is a great ornamental plant for gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia candida 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 candida is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.
Where to Find Bletia candida
Bletia candida can be found in moist woods, meadows, and stream banks in North America.
Bletia candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia candida?
Bletia candida
What is the common name of Bletia candida?
White Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bletia candida?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-22479: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.