Bletia parkinsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parkinsonii
ID:
346332
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 66: t. 3736 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345664
Common Names
- Parkinsonii Sedge
- Parkinsonii Carex
- Parkinsonii Wood Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia parkinsonii (also called Parkinson's Bletia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has a long, slender stem with a single spikelet at the top. The leaves are green and the flowers are small and brightly colored.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia parkinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bletia parkinsonii has a yellow-brown flower spike. Seeds: The seeds are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Bletia parkinsonii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in both wet and dry conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate periods of flooding. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Bletia parkinsonii
Bletia parkinsonii can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and streambanks in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Bletia parkinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia parkinsonii?
Bletia parkinsonii
What is the common name of Bletia parkinsonii?
Parkinson's Orchid
What type of plant is Bletia parkinsonii?
Perennial herb
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-22565: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.