Bletia warfordiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
warfordiana
ID:
347048
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 9: 16 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346380
Common Names
- Warford's Orchid
- Warford Orchid
- Warford's Bletia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia warfordiana (also called Warford's Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species native to North America. It is a small orchid with a height of up to 30 cm, and its leaves are up to 3 cm long. It grows in moist to wet soils in open meadows, woodlands, and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia warfordiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia warfordiana has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, pointed beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia warfordiana is a perennial orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Bletia warfordiana
Bletia warfordiana can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Bletia warfordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia warfordiana?
Bletia warfordiana
What is the common name of Bletia warfordiana?
Warford's Bletia
What is the habitat of Bletia warfordiana?
Moist woods, thickets, meadows, and streambanks
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-22632: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.