Bletia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1222885
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) 6(3): 427. 1862 [Jul-Nov 1862]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222223
Common Names
- Bletia Elegans
- Elegant Bletia
- Elegant Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia elegans (also called Elegant Bletia, among many other common names) is a small orchid with white and pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia elegans is a species of orchid found in the Caribbean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia elegans has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Bletia elegans is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Bletia elegans
Bletia elegans is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Bletia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia elegans?
Bletia elegans
What is the common name of Bletia elegans?
Elegans
What is the natural habitat of Bletia elegans?
Tropical rainforests
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 tro-50017905: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.