Bletia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
345860
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Lodd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 20: t. 1977 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345192
Common Names
- Bletia gracilis
- Graceful Bletia
- Slender Bletia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia gracilis (also called slender bletia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia gracilis has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, light green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia gracilis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be carried out in the spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Bletia gracilis
Bletia gracilis is found in wet meadows, wet woods, and along streams in the southeastern United States.
Bletia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia gracilis?
Bletia gracilis
What is the common name of Bletia gracilis?
Graceful Bletia
What is the habitat of Bletia gracilis?
Moist meadows, open woods, and bogs
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-22521: Based on the initial data import
George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.