Bletia concolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concolor
ID:
345550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 183 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344882
Common Names
- Concolor Bletia
- Concolor Bletia
- Concolor Bletia's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia concolor (also called White 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 white flowers and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia concolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia concolor 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 concolor is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Bletia concolor
Bletia concolor can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Bletia concolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia concolor?
Bletia concolor
What is the common name of Bletia concolor?
Purple Bletia
What is the natural habitat of Bletia concolor?
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-22492: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.