Accession Data:
Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Rchb.f.
- Common Name: Hyacinth Orchid
- Family: Orchidaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: China to Japan
- Habitat: Grassy slopes in foothills, C. and S. Japan. In sandy soils
- Description: Bletilla striata is of special interest in having an embryo with a rudimentary, vascularized cotyledon--it is one of only ten species (among more than 22,000 orchid species) that does! Moreover, most orchids totally lack endosperm next to the embryo, but in Bletilla some endospermal cells persist within the seed. Bletilla striata also has an interesting capsule that splits open along six lines of weakness.
- Uses: Used in traditional Chinese medicine as a haemeostatic agent to control hemorrhage. Also widely used intra- arterially for treatment of cancer in the liver, kidney, and uterus.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
- Culture: Keep in cool to warm temperatures with bright light. Water regularly. They have a great reputation of being the absolute easiest orchid for a beginner to grow. Unlike most tropical epiphytic orchids, this plant comes from somewhat temperate zones and grows in soil rather than on trees and require no extraordinary care to grow successfully. They prefer well drained evenly moist soils that are high in organic material and that never dry out nor remain sodden. They are sympodial growers and will form handsome clumps in only a few years.6
- USDA Zone: 5-9
Accession Data:
- Accession # 198501403
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 2306 - Temperate Asia - Low
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 04-22-2025
- Restrictions:
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Orchidaceae
- SubFamily: Epidendroideae
- Tribe: Arethuseae
- SubTribe: Bletiinae
Flowering Data:
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References (internal):
- EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: China South-Central / China North-Central / China Southeast / Japan / Korea / Nansei-shoto / Myanmar
References (external):
- Plants For A Future Website
- UCLA Botanical Garden Newsletter
- The use of orchids in traditional Chinese Medicine. J R Soc Med. 2007 Dec; 100(12): 558-563. Accessed 15 February 2015.
- The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Accessed 21 May 2015.
- WCSP (2015). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed 21 May 2015
- Bletilla striata at Orchids Wiki. Accessed 21 May 2015.
- Bletilla at Wikipedia. Last accessed on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
data regenerated on Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:45:02 -0400 [bcm v4.0]
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