Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
347187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 256 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346519



Common Names

  • Formosa Bletilla
  • Beautiful Bletilla
  • Bletilla formosana


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Synonyms

  • Jimensia formosana (Hayata) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Jimensia kotoensis (Hayata) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Jimensia morrisonicola (Hayata) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Jimensia szetschuanica (Schltr.) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Jimensia yunnanensis (Schltr.) Garay & R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Bletia formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Bletia kotoensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Bletia morrisonicola Hayata [unknown]
  • Bletilla formosana kotoensis (Hay.) T.P.Lin [unknown]
  • Bletilla formosana rubrolabella S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Bletilla kotoensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletilla morrisonicola Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletilla striata kotoensis (Hayata) Masam. [unknown]
  • Bletilla szetschuanica Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletilla yunnanensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletilla yunnanensis limprichtii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bletilla formosana (also called Formosan 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana

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

Bletilla formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bletilla formosana?

Bletilla formosana

What is the common name of Bletilla formosana?

Formosan Bletilla

What is the natural habitat of Bletilla formosana?

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-22645: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.