Bletilla striata
Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Rchb.f.
Bletilla striata, known as hyacinth orchid or Chinese ground orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae, native to Japan, Korea, Myanmar (Burma), and China (Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang).
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Bletilla striata, known as hyacinth orchid or Chinese ground orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae, native to Japan, Korea, Myanmar (Burma), and China (Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang). It is most commonly found growing in clumps alongside grassy slopes with sandy soil.
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The Latin specific epithet striata means "striped", in reference to the ribbed leaves.
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Life cycle
From seed to productBulb planting
**Bulbs** are set in well-drained ground and kept moderately moist; increase by offsets detached from the cluster.
Rooting & sprouting
Bulb reserves feed the sprout; leaves grow quickly with enough moisture and light.
Growth & flowering
In season the plant opens **purple-pink flowers in April–May**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
Bulb offsets & harvest
After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **3–4-year-old corms dug in autumn**.
Uses
- Astringent and hemostatic.
- Reduces inflammation and promotes healing.
- Used for hemoptysis and gastric bleeding.
- Applied to wounds and boils.
- Protects and astringes mucous membranes.
Habitat & conservation
Bletilla striata, known as hyacinth orchid or Chinese ground orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae, native to Japan, Korea, Myanmar (Burma), and China (Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang). It is most commonly found growing in clumps alongside grassy slopes with sandy soil.
Conservation
Bletilla striata has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Bletilla striata — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Bletilla striata — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q159003 — Wikidata,