Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
347133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Pantl.) Tang & F.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 68 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346465



Common Names

  • Chartacea Orchid
  • Chartacea Bletia
  • Chartacea


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Synonyms

  • Cephalanthera chartacea King & Pantl. [unknown]

Description

Bletilla chartacea (also called the Japanese Ground Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Japan. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bletilla chartacea is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bletilla chartacea has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens and three styles. The seeds are small and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bletilla chartacea is a perennial orchid that is native to Japan. It grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Bletilla chartacea

Bletilla chartacea can be found in moist meadows, roadside ditches, and other wet habitats in the eastern United States and Canada.

Bletilla chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bletilla chartacea?

Bletilla chartacea

What is the common name of Bletilla chartacea?

Chinese Ground Orchid

What is the habitat of Bletilla chartacea?

It is found in moist, shady habitats

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-22640: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.