Bletilla
Bletilla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Bletilla, is a captivating genus of terrestrial orchids prized for their striking, vibrant blooms. Often found in subtropical regions, these resilient plants are valued in traditional medicine for their unique bioactive properties. They offer a fascinating blend of ornamental beauty and potential therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Polytoma · Jimensia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
BletillaSynonyms
- Polytoma
- Jimensia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Jimensia
- Polytoma
- Orquídea urna
French:
- Orchidée jacinthe
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is further classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Bletilla.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Bletilla |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its geographical range extends into the islands of Japan. Collectively, these areas define the specific environmental niches where the species thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Bletilla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Stilbenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stilbenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stilbenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Bletilla has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antibiosis, wound.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiosis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wound | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibiosis
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Wound
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Bletilla has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include powdery medicine.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Powdery medicine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Powdery medicine
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica