Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
347177

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346509



Common Names

  • Foliate Bletilla
  • Leafy Bletilla
  • Bletilla foliosa


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Synonyms

  • Jimensia sinensis (Rolfe) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Arethusa sinensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Pogonia foliosa King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Bletilla chinensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletilla sinensis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bletilla foliosa (also called Leafy Bletilla, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid with a clump-forming habit, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bletilla foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bletilla foliosa has small, white flowers that are borne in dense spikes. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bletilla foliosa is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Bletilla foliosa

Bletilla foliosa can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America and Europe.

Bletilla foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bletilla foliosa?

Bletilla foliosa

What is the common name of Bletilla foliosa?

Leafy Bletilla

What is the natural habitat of Bletilla foliosa?

Mesic to dry forests, meadows, and roadsides

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-22644: 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.