Taiwan Ground Orchid
Bletilla formosana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Taiwan Ground Orchid, scientifically known as Bletilla formosana, is a stunning terrestrial orchid native to the lush forests of Taiwan. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and elegant foliage, this species holds significant interest in traditional ethnobotany, offering unique potential for medicinal research and botanical study within subtropical ecosystems.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Taiwan Ground Orchid
- Scientific synonyms
- Jimensia Formosana · Bletilla Yunnanensis Var. Limprichtii · 14 more
Names
Common Names
- Taiwan Ground Orchid
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bletilla formosanaSynonyms
- Jimensia formosana
- Bletilla yunnanensis var. limprichtii
- Jimensia kotoensis
- Jimensia morrisonicola
- Bletilla formosana f. kotoensis
- Jimensia szetschuanica
- Bletilla formosana f. rubrolabella
- Jimensia yunnanensis
- Bletilla kotoensis
- Bletilla morrisonicola
- Bletia morrisonicola
- Bletia formosana
- Bletia kotoensis
- Bletilla striata var. kotoensis
- Bletilla szetschuanica
- Bletilla yunnanensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae and is identified by the genus Bletilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bletilla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across various regions of East Asia. In China, its distribution spans from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. It is also commonly found throughout the Southeast region of China and within Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its reach into the Nansei-shotō islands of Eastern Asia. Together, these locations define the specific natural range of Bletilla formosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bletilla formosana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Steroids, Stilbenes, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stilbenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Steroids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Stilbenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
triterpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Bletilla formosana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hemostatic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hemostatic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bletilla formosana has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, epistaxis, gastrointestinal disorders, hemoptysis, peptic ulcer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cough | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epistaxis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemoptysis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fermented | Journal of bioscience and bioengineering (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-fermented products | Journal of bioscience and bioengineering (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |