Bletia reflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
346543
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1760 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000345875
Common Names
- Reflexa Bletia
- Reflexa Spider Orchid
- Reflexa Spider Orchid
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- Bletia jucunda Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Bletia reflexa (also called Reflexed Bletia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia reflexa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil amendment. It is also used to stabilize shorelines and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bletia reflexa is a small, white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single, long, white tail. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bletia reflexa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Bletia reflexa
Bletia reflexa can be found in Central and South America.
Bletia reflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia reflexa?
Bletia reflexa
What is the common name of Bletia reflexa?
Reflexed Bletia
What is the habitat of Bletia reflexa?
Moist woods and meadows
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-22585: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.