Bletia greenwoodiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greenwoodiana
ID:
345914
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sosa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 208 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345246
Common Names
- Bletia greenwoodiana
- Greenwoodiana Bletia
- Greenwood's Bletia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia greenwoodiana (also called 'Greenwood's Bletia', among many other common names) is an orchid of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America. It grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia greenwoodiana 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 greenwoodiana has small, yellow-brown flowers, small, black seeds, and small, green seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bletia greenwoodiana: Bletia greenwoodiana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have developed several leaves, they can be transplanted to individual pots.
Where to Find Bletia greenwoodiana
Bletia greenwoodiana is native to Central America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and lakes.
Bletia greenwoodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia greenwoodiana?
Bletia greenwoodiana
What is the common name of Bletia greenwoodiana?
Greenwoodiana Bletia
What is the family of Bletia greenwoodiana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22526: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Sosa (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosa' in the authors string.