Bletia adenocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenocarpa
ID:
345204
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 4: 216 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344536
Common Names
- Adenocarpa Bletia
- Adenocarpa Orchid
- Adenocarpa Flower
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- Bletia palmeri S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Bletia adenocarpa (also called Adenocarpus Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods. It is native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem, and the leaves are long and narrow. The flowers are small and greenish-brown, and the fruits are small, dark brown nutlets.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia adenocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bletia adenocarpa has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Bletia adenocarpa is small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Bletia adenocarpa are short and have a single leaf.
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Cultivation and propagation of Bletia adenocarpa: This species is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Bletia adenocarpa
Bletia adenocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bletia adenocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia adenocarpa?
Bletia adenocarpa
What is the common name of Bletia adenocarpa?
Glandular-fruited Bletia
Where does Bletia adenocarpa grow?
Central and South America
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-22460: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.