Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
campanulata
ID:
345398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lex.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Nov. Veg. Descr. 2(Orchid. Opusc.): 17 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344730

Common Names

  • Bell Orchid
  • Campanulate Orchid
  • Bell-shaped Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Limodorum campanulatum Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Limodorum lankesteri Ames & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Serapias diphylla Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Bletia anomala A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Bletia edwardsii Ames [unknown]
  • Bletia landsbergii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia lankesteri (Ames & C.Schweinf.) Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bletia mandonii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Bletia wageneri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia wageneri cobra Garay & Dunst. [unknown]

Description

Bletia campanulata (also called Bell orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species native to Central and South America. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods, and can reach heights of up to 40 cm (16 in). It has a light green to yellow-green stem and leaves, with a white to light brown inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Bletia campanulata is a great ornamental plant for gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bletia campanulata has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each spikelet. The seedlings have a single leaf, which is long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bletia campanulata is a perennial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring in a moist soil. Division is done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The clumps should be divided and replanted.

Where to Find Bletia campanulata

Bletia campanulata can be found in moist woods, meadows, and stream banks in North America.

Bletia campanulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bletia campanulata?

Bletia campanulata

What is the common name of Bletia campanulata?

Bell Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bletia campanulata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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