Bletia patula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
346365
Status:
valid
Authors:
Graham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 63: t. 3518 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345697
Common Names
- Bletia
- Butterfly Orchid
- Bletia Patula
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- Bletia patula alba A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
Description
Bletia patula (also called 'Open Bletia', among many other common names) is a perennial orchid with a tufted habit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia patula is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and is also used as a ground cover in gardens. It can be used to create a natural-looking border or to create a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bletia patula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia patula 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 patula
Bletia patula can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and streambanks in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Bletia patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia patula?
Bletia patula
What is the common name of Bletia patula?
Open Bletia
What type of plant is Bletia patula?
Perennial
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-22568: Based on the initial data import
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.