Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
catenulata
ID:
345454

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

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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.

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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 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-22483: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.