Bletia florida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
345766
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 5: 206 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345098
Common Names
- Florida Bletia
- Florida Bletia
- Florida Bletia
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- Limodorum floridum Salisb. [unknown]
- Thiebautia nervosa Colla [unknown]
- Bletia shepherdii Hook. [unknown]
- Bletilla florida Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Cymbidium floridum Lindl. [unknown]
- Gyas florida Salisb. [unknown]
Description
Bletia florida (also called Florida Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species of the genus Bletia. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods. It has a short, triangular stem and its leaves are up to 8 inches long and 1/8 inch wide. The inflorescence is a short, dense spike with up to 10 flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia florida is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and can be used to control erosion. It is also used to make baskets and other decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia florida flower is a small, star-shaped, yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia florida is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Bletia florida
Bletia florida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.
Bletia florida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia florida?
Bletia florida
What type of plant is Bletia florida?
It is an orchid.
Where is Bletia florida native to?
It is native to the Caribbean.
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-22512: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.