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