Species
Bletilla striata
Etymology
striata: striated
Common Name(s)
bamboo orchid, pagoda orchid, Chinese ground orchid
Authority
Bletilla striata Rchb.f.
Family
Orchidaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Orchids
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Reason for Introduction
Horticultural
Control Techniques
Perennial herb. Reproduces by asexual spread through layering and by seed. Dispersed by wind and through careless disposal of garden waste
This page last updated on 28 Jul 2014