Bletia villae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villae
ID:
912414
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 10: t. 1011 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911749
Common Names
- Villa's Bletia
- Villa Bletia
- Villa's Bletia Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia villae (also called 'Villae Bletia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has slender stems and small, fringed leaves. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia villae is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for home gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia villae has small white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia villae is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is a small, evergreen plant with dark green, glossy leaves. It produces small, white flowers with a yellow center. The plant can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It is also susceptible to frost and should be protected during cold weather.
Where to Find Bletia villae
Bletia villae is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Bletia villae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia villae?
Bletia villae
What is the common name of Bletia villae?
Villa's Orchid
What type of plant is Bletia villae?
Orchid
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-456636: Based on the initial data import
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.