Bletia meridana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridana
ID:
346185
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay & Dunst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Venez. Orchids Ill. 6: 58 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345517
Common Names
- Meridian Bletia
- Meridian Spider Lily
- Meridian Star Lily
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- Bletia florida meridana Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Bletia meridana (also called Merida bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small, showy flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia meridana is a species of orchid that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in dried flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia meridana has a small, yellow-green flower, with a seed that is small and yellow-brown in color. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
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Bletia meridana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best grown in moist, fertile soils in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Bletia meridana
Bletia meridana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Bletia meridana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia meridana?
Bletia meridana
What type of plant is Bletia meridana?
It is a perennial orchid species.
Where is Bletia meridana found?
It is found in Mexico and Central America.
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-22551: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.