Bletia roezlii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roezlii
ID:
346608
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 7 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345940
Common Names
- Roezl's Bletia
- Roezlii Bletia
- Bletia roezlii
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- Bletia papillifera Ames [unknown]
- Bletia gracilis roezlii L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Bletia roezlii (also called Roezl’s Bletia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a single, upright stem with a single, large, purple flower. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia roezlii is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens, as a border plant, or as a specimen plant in a rock garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia roezlii has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in May and June. Its seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia roezlii is a species of orchid native to China. It is a clump-forming perennial with narrow, linear leaves and spikes of small, yellow-brown flowers in summer. Cultivation and propagation: It is easy to grow in moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bletia roezlii
Bletia roezlii is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Bletia roezlii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia roezlii?
Bletia roezlii
What is the common name of Bletia roezlii?
Roezl's Bletia
What is the natural habitat of Bletia roezlii?
Moist woods, meadows, and stream banks
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-22591: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.