Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. : 229 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000344786
Common Names
- Catenulate Orchid
- Chain Orchid
- Bell Orchid
Synonyms
- Regnellia purpurea Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Bletia catenulata alba L.C.Menezes [unknown]
- Bletia catenulata caerulea L.C.Menezes [unknown]
- Bletia ecuadorensis Schltr. [unknown]
- Bletia repanda Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Bletia rodriguesii Cogn. [unknown]
- Bletia sanguinea Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Bletia sherrattiana Bateman [unknown]
- Bletia catenulata caerulea (L.C.Menezes) F.Barros & J.A.N.Bat. [unknown]
- Bletia catenulata alba (L.C.Menezes) Meneguzzo [unknown]
- Epidendrum octandrum Vell. [unknown]
- Epistephium herzogianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Bletia watsoni hort. [unknown]
Description
Bletia catenulata (also called Chain Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests, and has a clumping habit. It has narrow, light green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia catenulata is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to control erosion and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia catenulata flower is a small, star-shaped, yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bletia catenulata is a perennial species of orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Bletia catenulata
Bletia catenulata can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Bletia catenulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia catenulata?
Bletia catenulata
What is the common name of Bletia catenulata?
Chain-link orchid
What is the family of Bletia catenulata?
Orchidaceae
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,