Bletia neglecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
346224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 9: 10 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345556
Common Names
- Bletia neglecta
- Neglected Bletia
- Neglected Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia neglecta (also called Neglected Bletia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid that is native to Central America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist meadows and grasslands. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used to control erosion on slopes and in wetland areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia neglecta has small, yellowish-green flowers in dense spikes. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bletia neglecta: Bletia neglecta is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of the plant in late spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in the fall or spring. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.
Where to Find Bletia neglecta
Bletia neglecta can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Bletia neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia neglecta?
Bletia neglecta
What is the common name of Bletia neglecta?
Nelson's Bletia
What type of plant is Bletia neglecta?
Orchid
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-22555: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.