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urn orchid
Scientific Name: Bletilla striata
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bletilla striata: The Urn Orchid
Bletilla, commonly known as the urn orchid, is a genus of terrestrial orchids found in temperate regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant grows from a bulb, which may be of interest to digging pets.
Considerations for Children
- The plant grows from a bulb, which may be of interest to curious children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Rchb. f.
- Common Names: Urn orchid, hyacinth orchid, Chinese ground orchid, hardy orchid, forest orchid, striped bletilla.
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Group: Monocot
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to China and Japan.
- A temperate, terrestrial genus, meaning it grows on the ground rather than on trees.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows to a height of 0.4 meters (1 ft 4 in) and a width of 0.3 meters (1 ft).
- Grows from a bulb.
- Terrestrial orchids with linear green leaves and pseudobulbs.
Traditional Uses
- Historically used in China as a wound herb for over 1,500 years.
- Cultivated in China as a medicinal plant.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned within the context of "Invasive Species," suggesting a potential for uncontrolled spread in certain environments.
Further Information
- Smithsonian Gardens Orchids might have additional information on Bletilla striata.
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