Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bletioides
ID:
847786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts , n.s., 1: 50 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847121

Common Names

  • Bletioides Chloraea
  • Bletioides Grass
  • Bletioides Bluestem

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Description

Chloraea bletioides (also called Bletia, among many other common names) is an orchid native to the Andes of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea bletioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea bletioides has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea bletioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal fertilization and pruning.

Where to Find Chloraea bletioides

Chloraea bletioides is native to South America, from Brazil to Colombia.

Chloraea bletioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea bletioides?

Chloraea bletioides

What is the common name of Chloraea bletioides?

Bletia-like Chloraea

What is the natural habitat of Chloraea bletioides?

Chloraea bletioides is found in wet montane forests and bogs.

Species in the Chloraea genus

Chloraea curicana, Chloraea alpina, Chloraea apinnula, Chloraea barbata, Chloraea bella, Chloraea bidentata, Chloraea biserialis, Chloraea bletioides, Chloraea boliviana, Chloraea calantha, Chloraea castillonii, Chloraea chica, Chloraea chrysantha, Chloraea cogniauxii, Chloraea crispa, Chloraea cristata, Chloraea cuneata, Chloraea cylindrostachya, Chloraea deflexa, Chloraea densipapillosa, Chloraea disoides, Chloraea elegans, Chloraea fiebrigiana, Chloraea fonkii, Chloraea galeata, Chloraea gavilu, Chloraea grandiflora, Chloraea heteroglossa, Chloraea lamellata, Chloraea laxiflora, Chloraea lechleri, Chloraea longipetala, Chloraea magellanica, Chloraea major, Chloraea membranacea, Chloraea multiflora, Chloraea multilineolata, Chloraea nudilabia, Chloraea pavonii, Chloraea philippii, Chloraea phoenicea, Chloraea piquichen, Chloraea praecincta, Chloraea prodigiosa, Chloraea reticulata, Chloraea septentrionalis, Chloraea speciosa, Chloraea subpandurata, Chloraea tectata, Chloraea venosa,

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-39296: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.