Bletia coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
345540
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lex.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 2(Orchid. Opusc.): 16 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344872
Common Names
- Coccinea Bletia
- Coccinea Bletia
- Coccinea Bletia's
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- Bletia fulgens Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Bletia coccinea (also called Scarlet Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist forests, wet meadows, and along streams and rivers. It has bright red flowers and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia coccinea is a species of orchid that is used in landscaping, as an ornamental plant, and for its fragrant flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia coccinea has bright red flowers with six petals and six stamens. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender with a single seed leaf.
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Bletia coccinea can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Where to Find Bletia coccinea
Bletia coccinea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.
Bletia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia coccinea?
Bletia coccinea
What is the common name of Bletia coccinea?
Scarlet Bletia
What is the habitat of Bletia coccinea?
Moist woods, meadows, and streambanks
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-22491: Based on the initial data import
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.