Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
346522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Rapp. [Not.] Pl. Rar. Genève 8: 23 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345854



Common Names

  • Purple Bletia
  • Purple Spider Orchid
  • Purple Spider Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum purpureum Lam. [unknown]
  • Limodorum trifidum Michx. [unknown]
  • Limodorum tuberosum Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Limodorum verecundum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Serapias purpurea Poir. [unknown]
  • Bletia acutipetala Hook. [unknown]
  • Bletia havannensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bletia pallida G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Bletia pottsii S.Watson [unknown]
  • Bletia pulchella auct. [deprecated]
  • Bletia verecunda R.Br. [unknown]
  • Bletia purpurea alba Ariza-Julia & J.Jiménez Alm. [unknown]
  • Bletia purpurea pittieri Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletia expansa Ten. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium altum Willd. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium trifidum Sw. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium verecundum Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum altum Poir. [unknown]
  • Gyas verecunda Salisb. [unknown]
  • Helleborine americana Steud. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium floridum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Bletia purpurea purpurea [unknown]

Description

Bletia purpurea (also called Purple Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Bletia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bletia purpurea is a bright purple, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, three-lobed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bletia purpurea: Bletia purpurea is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bletia purpurea

Bletia purpurea is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Bletia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bletia purpurea?

Bletia purpurea

What is the common name of Bletia purpurea?

Purple bletia

What type of plant is Bletia purpurea?

Orchid

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-22583: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.