Bletia macristhmochila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macristhmochila
ID:
346130
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 297 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345462
Common Names
- Macristhmochila Orchid
- Macristhmochil Orchid
- Macristhmochil's Orchid
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Bletia macristhmochila (also called Macristhmochila Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic orchid, native to Central and South America. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia macristhmochila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia macristhmochila has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia macristhmochila is a perennial orchid that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bletia macristhmochila
Bletia macristhmochila is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Bletia macristhmochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia macristhmochila?
Bletia macristhmochila
What type of plant is Bletia macristhmochila?
Orchid
Where is Bletia macristhmochila found?
It is found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan
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-22546: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.