Bletia altilamellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altilamellata
ID:
345236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 47: 222 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344568
Common Names
- Altilamellata Bletia
- Altilamellata Orchid
- Altilamellata Flower
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Bletia altilamellata (also called Silver-veined Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with narrow, bright green leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the mountains of Central America and is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and alpine slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia altilamellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making perfumes and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia altilamellata has small, yellow-green flowers in spikes. The seeds are small, dark-brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Bletia altilamellata: 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 altilamellata
Bletia altilamellata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Bletia altilamellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia altilamellata?
Bletia altilamellata
What is the common name of Bletia altilamellata?
Large-lipped Bletia
Where does Bletia altilamellata 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
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:33901-2: Based on the initial data import