Bletia greenmaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenmaniana
ID:
345903
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 246 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345235
Common Names
- Bletia greenmaniana
- Greenmaniana Bletia
- Greenman's Bletia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia greenmaniana (also called Greenman's bletia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia greenmaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a natural looking ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as a nesting material for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia greenmaniana has small, yellow-brown flowers, small, black seeds, and small, green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia greenmaniana is a perennial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in fall or early spring. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Bletia greenmaniana
Bletia greenmaniana is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams in the southeastern United States.
Bletia greenmaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia greenmaniana?
Bletia greenmaniana
What type of plant is Bletia greenmaniana?
It is an orchid.
Where is Bletia greenmaniana native to?
It is native to the Caribbean.
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-22525: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.