Bletia tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
346874
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 1(10): 6 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346206
Common Names
- Bletia Tenuifolia
- Slender-Leaved Bletia
- Slender-Leaved Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bletia tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved Bletia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in humid forests. It has a creeping, rhizomatous habit, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bletia tenuifolia is often used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bletia tenuifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Bletia tenuifolia can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Bletia tenuifolia
Bletia tenuifolia can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and marshes in North America.
Bletia tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bletia tenuifolia?
Bletia tenuifolia
What is the common name of Bletia tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved bletia
What is the habitat of Bletia tenuifolia?
It is found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and along streams and rivers.
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-22616: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.