Bletia similis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
similis
ID:
346748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 186 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346080
Common Names
- Similis Bletia
- Similis Orchid
- Similis Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia similis (also called Similar bletia, among many other common names) is an orchid of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia similis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bletia similis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, greenish-brown spikelet.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia similis is a perennial orchid that grows best in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Bletia similis
Bletia similis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Bletia similis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia similis?
Bletia similis
What is the common name of Bletia similis?
Similar bletia
What is the natural habitat of Bletia similis?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet forests
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-22604: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.