Bletia tamayoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamayoana
ID:
346834
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Rosillo ex Soltero
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 1: 341 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346166
Common Names
- Bletia Tamayoana
- Tamayo's Bletia
- Tamayo's Orchid
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Bletia tamayoana (also called Tamayo's Bletia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in humid forests. It has a creeping, rhizomatous habit, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia tamayoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia tamayoana has small, yellowish-green flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia tamayoana is a perennial plant that is native to Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Bletia tamayoana
Bletia tamayoana can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and marshes in North America.
Bletia tamayoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia tamayoana?
Bletia tamayoana
What is the common name of Bletia tamayoana?
Tamayo's bletia
What is the natural habitat of Bletia tamayoana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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-22612: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Rosillo de Velasco (1905-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Rosillo' in the authors string.
Rafael Soltero Quintana (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soltero' in the authors string.