Bletia urbana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbana
ID:
346950
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 186 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346282
Common Names
- Urban's Bletia
- Urban's Orchid
- Urban's Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia urbana (also called Urban's Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid of the genus Bletia. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia urbana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and shade for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia urbana has small, white flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia urbana is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Bletia urbana
Bletia urbana is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Bletia urbana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia urbana?
Bletia urbana
What are the common names of Bletia urbana?
Urban bletia, Urban's bletia
What is the growth habit of Bletia urbana?
It is a perennial, tufted plant that grows up to 30 cm tall.
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-22623: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.